Ray County's 2026 population is estimated at 23,241, reflecting a 0.09% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ray County is the 50th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 23,517 and has grown -1.17% since 2010.
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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