Ray County, MO — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
23,149
Male
11,691
50.5%
Female
11,458
49.5%
Median Age
42.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
1.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher10.5%
High School or Higher40.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.8%
Married
45.8%
Ray County, MO has a population of 23,149 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 93.2% of the population. 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.3% of residents are foreign-born.