Ray County's estimated 2026 population is 23,241 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ray County is the 50th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 23,517 and has seen a growth of -1.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ray County includes 93.21% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (93.21%)
Two or more races (3.33%)
Native American (1.26%)
Black or African American (1.18%)
Other race (0.73%)
Asian (0.29%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,578 | 93.21% |
| Two or more races | 771 | 3.33% |
| Native American | 291 | 1.26% |
| Black or African American | 273 | 1.18% |
| Other race | 168 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ray County's average per capita income is $47,852. Household income levels show a median of $72,152. The poverty rate stands at 12.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,806 | - |
| Families | $85,256 | $101,806 |
| Households | $72,152 | $92,398 |
| Non Families | $38,824 | $65,673 |
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