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 $55,097 with a poverty rate of 19.62%. The median age in Ray City is 24.8 years: 21.1 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ray City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 649 | 62.22% |
| Black or African American | 270 | 25.89% |
| Other race | 73 | 7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27 | 2.59% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 2.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 327 | 3.19 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Married | 156 | 3.32 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Non Family | 97 | 1.53 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Female | 65 | 5.4 | 21.5 | 78.5 |
| Male | 9 | 2.89 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
3.79
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
49.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 5.46% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 12.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 9.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 7.02% |
| High School Graduate | 231 | 45.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 4.09% |
| Some College | 86 | 16.76% |
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 | 284 | 248 | 51 |
| Black | 123 | 120 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 82 | 72 | 6 |
| Other Race | 49 | 39 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 54.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,500 | $23,750 | $33,077 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,956 | $56,250 | $55,694 |
| High School Graduate | $47,951 | $47,885 | $47,969 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,737 | $34,100 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $26,750 | $31,250 | $22,143 |
$34,737
Average Earnings
$34,100
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.87% of Ray City residents speak only English, while 10.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 528 | 159 | 30.11% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 28 | 17.07% |
| Multiple | 24 | 8 | 33.33% |
19.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.94%
Male Poverty Rate
21.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ray City is Multiple, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ray City is Hispanic, with 17.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.94% |
| High School | 17.75% |
| Some College | 13.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 15.69% |
| Male Employed | 8% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,714 | $61,523 |
| Households | $46,875 | $55,097 |
| Married Families | $59,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,268 | $34,840 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
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
49
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 8.37% |
| Black | 9 | 6.29% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 5.17% |
| Other Race | 3 | 5% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
10.4%
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
63.66%
Born in Ray City
97.22%
Native Born
2.78%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
97.22% of Ray City residents were born in the United States, with 63.66% having been born in Georgia. 0.86% 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% |