Ray City is a city located in Berrien County Georgia. Ray City has a 2024 population of 1,041. Ray City is currently growing at a rate of 2.06% annually and its population has increased by 8.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 957 in 2020.
The average household income in Ray City is $53,616 with a poverty rate of 25.15%. The median age in Ray City is 30.4 years: 21.5 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ray City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 540 | 59.6% |
| Black or African American | 201 | 22.19% |
| Other race | 76 | 8.39% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 6.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 303 | 2.99 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Married | 147 | 3.09 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Non Family | 104 | 1.55 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Female | 42 | 6.29 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 10 | 2.7 | 60 | 40 |
3.67
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
55.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 5.32% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 10.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 44 | 8.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 5.89% |
| High School Graduate | 250 | 47.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 4.94% |
| Some College | 90 | 17.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 297 | 261 | 54 |
| Black | 115 | 109 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 74 | 5 |
| Other Race | 48 | 38 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 20 | 7 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,250 | $0 | $35,357 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,047 | $57,656 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,826 | $57,788 | $47,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,250 | $34,643 | $36,833 |
| Some College | $29,038 | $33,438 | $21,719 |
$36,250
Average Earnings
$34,643
Average Male
$36,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.15% of Ray City residents speak only English, while 13.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 453 | 138 | 30.46% |
| Multiple | 57 | 42 | 73.68% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 29 | 21.8% |
| Other | 76 | 6 | 7.89% |
25.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.36%
Male Poverty Rate
26.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ray City is Multiple, with 73.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ray City is Other, with 7.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.3% |
| High School | 22.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.67% |
| Some College | 6.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 8.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,156 | $63,032 |
| Households | $42,344 | $53,616 |
| Married Families | $61,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,538 | $35,212 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
58.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
64
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 11.6% |
| Black | 10 | 8.55% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 27.27% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 4.59% |
| Other Race | 3 | 5.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.38%
Born in Ray City
95.81%
Native Born
4.19%
Foreign Born
1.55%
Non Citizen
2.65%
Naturalized
95.81% of Ray City residents were born in the United States, with 59.38% having been born in Georgia. 1.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,146 | 21 | 1.87% |
| 2028 | 1,125 | 21 | 1.9% |
| 2027 | 1,104 | 21 | 1.94% |
| 2026 | 1,083 | 21 | 1.98% |
| 2025 | 1,062 | 21 | 2.02% |
| 2024 | 1,041 | 21 | 2.06% |
| 2023 | 1,020 | 44 | 4.51% |
| 2022 | 976 | 12 | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 964 | 7 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 957 | -137 | -12.52% |
| 2019 | 1,094 | 15 | 1.39% |
| 2018 | 1,079 | 13 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 1,066 | 3 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 1,063 | -5 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 1,068 | 9 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 1,059 | -14 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 1,073 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 1,075 | -21 | -1.92% |
| 2011 | 1,096 | -5 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 1,101 | 0 | 0% |