Ray County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29177 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,145 | — | #1,726 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,573 | -0.8% | #865 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,529 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $198,800 | -29.5% | #1,417 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $782 | -32.8% | #2,248 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | -0.3% | #1,408 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ray County has a population of 23,145, making it the #1,726 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ray County is $74,573, ranking #865 out of 3,222 counties — 0.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Ray County is $198,800 (-29.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $782/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.
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90.9% of residents in Ray County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.
About Ray County, Missouri
Ray County, Missouri has a total population of 23,145, making it the 1,726th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ray County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ray County is $74,573, which ranks #865 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Ray County is $198,800, 29.5% below the national median. Renters in Ray County pay a median gross rent of $782 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ray County, 16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.8 min.
Ray County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%).
All data for Ray County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.