Ray County, MO

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2020 Population

22,900

0.109% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roy Blunt

Republican Party

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

42.4

0.474% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11.8%

0.42% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$65,303

5.4% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$139,800

4.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Ray County, MO had a population of 22.9k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $65,303. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Ray County, MO grew from 22,875 to 22,900, a 0.109% increase and its median household income grew from $61,957 to $65,303, a 5.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ray County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%), White (Hispanic) (1.75%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.1%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.721%).

None of the households in Ray County, 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.

99.8% of the residents in Ray County, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Ray County, MO was $139,800, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

Most people in Ray County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Ray County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Ray County, MO borders Caldwell County, MO, Carroll County, MO, Clay County, MO, Clinton County, MO, Jackson County, MO, and Lafayette County, MO.

Population & Diversity

Ray County, MO is home to a population of 22.9k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 0.646% of Ray County, MO residents were born outside of the country (148 people).

In 2020, there were 38.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.3k people) in Ray County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 553 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 400 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.8%

2020 Citizenship

99.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.8% of Ray County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Ray County, MO was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ray County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
21.3k ± 96
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
553 ± 110
White (Hispanic)
400 ± 98

2.57%

Hispanic Population

588 people

2.57% of the people in Ray County, MO are hispanic (588 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ray County, MO as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

0.646%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

148 people

0.761%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

174 people

As of 2020, 0.646% of Ray County, MO residents (148 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ray County, MO was 0.761%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ray County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
674 ± 150
Gulf War (2001-)
246 ± 104
Gulf War (1990s)
177 ± 67

Ray County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ray County, MO employs 11.1k people. The largest industries in Ray County, MO are Manufacturing (2,026 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,568 people), and Retail Trade (1,367 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($92,333), Wholesale Trade ($61,750), and Manufacturing ($56,597).

Employment

Occupations

11.1k

2020 Value

± 647

1.69%

1 Year growth

± 8.13%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Ray County, MO grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 11k employees to 11.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ray County, MO, are Production Occupations (1,511 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,184 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,133 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ray County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.1k

2020 Value

± 647

1.69%

1 Year growth

± 8.13%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Ray County, MO grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 11k employees to 11.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ray County, MO, are Manufacturing (2,026 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,568 people), and Retail Trade (1,367 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ray County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Ray County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,163

Median earning men ± $3,745

$28,891

Median earning women ± $3,183

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($155,833), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,824), and Manufacturing ($62,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($46,250), Manufacturing ($46,132), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,819).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

131
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
86
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
75
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $30.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.9B) and Pharmaceuticals ($29.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Missouri.

$312B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $312B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$26.1B
Texas
$15.4B
Kansas
$15.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $26.1B, followed by Texas with $15.4B and Kansas and $15.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ray County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ray County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ray County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Roy Blunt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley 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.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Measure

In 2020, 0.599% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.508% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.14M), and Bachelors Degree (823k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ray County, MO was $139,800 in 2020, which is 0.608 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $133,700 to $139,800, a 4.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Ray County, MO is 77.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Ray County, MO have an average commute time of 29.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ray County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$139,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,293

$6,821

Median Property Taxes

±$461

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 Ray County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

77.8%

Homeownership

2020

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 77.8% of the housing units in Ray County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ray County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 803
Census Tract 801

The following map shows all of the tracts in Ray County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,303

Median Household Income

± $5,200

8.77k

Number of Households

± 554

In 2020, the median household income of the 8.77k households in Ray County, MO grew to $65,303 from the previous year's value of $61,957.

The following chart displays the households in Ray County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ray County, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2020, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.04% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84.2%)
Carpooled (8.11%)
Worked At Home (5.66%)

In 2020, 84.2% of workers in Ray County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.11%) and those who worked at home (5.66%).

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.

Commute Time

29.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ray County, MO have a longer commute time (29.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in Ray County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ray County, MO (2.67k out of 22.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ray County, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.3% of the population of Ray County, MO has health coverage, with 51.8% on employee plans, 9.81% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Missouri was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

Primary care physicians in Ray County, MO see 2860 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.105% increase from the previous year (2857 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5754 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2302 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Missouri. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Missouri, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ray County, MO

Primary care physicians in Ray County, MO see an average of 2,860 patients per year. This represents a 0.105% increase from the previous year (2,857 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ray County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Missouri across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.7%

Uninsured

51.8%

Employer Coverage

9.81%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

1.35%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ray County, MO grew by 3.82% from 10.3% to 10.7%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Ray County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ray County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32% in Ray County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ray County, MO.

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