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Ray County

Missouri · 23,494 residents · 568.982 sq mi
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Ray County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,343. 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 is $126,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,494
+1%since 2000
from 23,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+9%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,343
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,886 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,244
+35%since 2000
from $18,685 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(22,384)
Black1.5%(340)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(253)
Asian0.2%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(1,581)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(22,338)
Black1.1%(265)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(415)
Asian0.3%(60)
Other1.5%(346)
Diversity Score11.2%(2,641)
Diversity Score
11
+66%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ray County, Missouri?

Ray County, Missouri has about 23,494 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ray County, Missouri?

The typical household in Ray County, Missouri earns about $53,343 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ray County, Missouri expensive?

In Ray County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $126,100, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Ray County, Missouri?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ray County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ray County, Missouri?

About 9.4% of people in Ray County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ray County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ray County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,523 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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