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Ray

North Dakota · 592 residents · 1.32 sq mi
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Ray has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,500. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
592
+11%since 2000
from 534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
448 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+3%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4345256167077981990201020202024Ray
2024714
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,833
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,076
+62%since 2000
from $16,064 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing17.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.8%
−59.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+17%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(526)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(562)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other15.8%(93)
Diversity Score32.8%(194)
Diversity Score
33
+2227%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+129%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ray, North Dakota?

Ray, North Dakota has about 592 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ray, North Dakota?

The typical household in Ray, North Dakota earns about $50,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ray, North Dakota expensive?

In Ray, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $70,500, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Ray, North Dakota?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ray, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ray, North Dakota?

About 6.7% of people in Ray, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ray, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ray, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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