Ray County's estimated 2026 population is 23,531 with a growth rate of 0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ray County is the 48th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 23,517 and has seen a growth of 0.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 41 years
There are 17,874 adults, (4,468 of whom are seniors) in Ray County.
Female: 11,380 (49.2%)
Male: 11,765 (50.8%)
The racial composition of Ray County includes 92.56% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,423 | 92.56% |
| Two or more races | 943 | 4.07% |
| Native American | 317 | 1.37% |
| Other race | 202 | 0.87% |
| Black or African American | 182 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
Ray County's average per capita income is $50,501. Household income levels show a median of $74,573. The poverty rate stands at 12.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,689 | - |
| Families | $88,130 | $105,316 |
| Households | $74,573 | $92,339 |
| Non Families | $39,488 | $60,485 |
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