Luray, MO

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    181
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    9.8
    4.85% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    33.7%
    4.96% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $57,321
    18.7% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $61,700
    20.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    34
    25.9% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Luray, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Luray, MO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Luray, MO was $61,700, and the homeownership rate was 51.5%.

    Most people in Luray, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Luray, MO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Luray, MO is home to a population of 181 people, from which 100% are citizens.

    In 2024, there were 3.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (136 people) in Luray, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Luray, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Luray, MO was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Luray, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Luray, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      136 ± 76
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      45 ± 50
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      0 ± 12

    In 2024, there were 3.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (136 people) in Luray, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Luray, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Vietnam
    Most Common Service Period
    1 ± 17

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Luray, MO.

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    Health

    85.1% of the population of Luray, MO has health coverage, with 39.8% on employee plans, 38.7% on Medicaid, 1.1% on Medicare, 4.97% on non-group plans, and 0.552% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 35.9% were men and 64.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 60.8% under 18 years, 15.5% between 18 and 34 years, 21% between 35 and 64 years, and 2.76% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 35.9% were men and 64.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    14.9%
    Uninsured
    39.8%
    Employer Coverage
    38.7%
    Medicaid
    1.1%
    Medicare
    4.97%
    Non-Group
    0.552%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Luray, MO declined by 14.4% from 17.4% to 14.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Luray, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Luray, MO employs 34 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Luray, MO were Finance & Insurance (8 people), Utilities (7 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($52,500), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,500), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,000).

    Employment

    Occupations

    34
    2024 Value
    ± 78
    25.9%
    1 Year growth
    ± 292%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Luray, MO grew at a rate of 25.9%, from 27 employees to 34 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Luray, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8 people), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (7 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (4 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Luray, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    34
    2024 Value
    ± 78
    25.9%
    1 Year growth
    ± 292%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Luray, MO grew at a rate of 25.9%, from 27 employees to 34 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Luray, MO, are Finance & Insurance (8 people), Utilities (7 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Luray, MO, though some of these residents may live in Luray, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $55,536
    Median earning men ± $10,713
    $31,806
    Median earning women ± $6,073

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,000).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Luray, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Luray, MO was $61,700 in 2024, which is 0.185 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $51,300 to $61,700, a 20.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Luray, MO is 51.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Luray, MO have an average commute time of 29.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Luray, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $61,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$33,822
    $17
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$34

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Luray, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Luray, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    51.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 51.5% of the housing units in Luray, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 85%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $57,321
    Median Household Income
    ± $17,025
    33
    Number of Households
    ± 36

    In 2024, the median household income of the 33 households in Luray, MO declined from $57,321 from the previous year's value of $70,500.

    The following chart displays the households in Luray, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Luray, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (58.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (41.2%)

    In 2024, 58.8% of workers in Luray, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (41.2%) and those who carpooled to work (0%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    29.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Luray, MO have a longer commute time (29.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 15% of the workforce in Luray, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Luray, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Luray, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Luray, MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    33.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Luray, MO (61 out of 181 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Luray, MO is Black, followed by White and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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