Le Ray town is located in Jefferson County New York. Le Ray town has a 2024 population of 25,514. Le Ray town is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually but its population has increased by 0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,499 in 2020.
The average household income in Le Ray town is $69,635 with a poverty rate of 9.37%. The median age in Le Ray town is 23.9 years: 23.8 years for males, and 24.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Le Ray town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,378 | 71.26% |
| Black or African American | 3,086 | 11.97% |
| Two or more races | 2,338 | 9.07% |
| Other race | 925 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 598 | 2.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 289 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 176 | 0.68% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,420 | 2.73 | 19.2 | 80.8 |
| Married | 5,388 | 3.24 | 18.8 | 81.2 |
| Non Family | 2,171 | 1.27 | 18.3 | 81.7 |
| Female | 685 | 3.14 | 26.4 | 73.6 |
| Male | 176 | 3.65 | 13.1 | 86.9 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
19.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 239 | 1.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,544 | 12.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,617 | 21.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 772 | 6.4% |
| High School Graduate | 2,634 | 21.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 334 | 2.77% |
| Some College | 3,924 | 32.53% |
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 | 7,573 | 7,048 | 2,217 |
| Hispanic | 1,938 | 1,916 | 405 |
| Black | 1,653 | 1,646 | 395 |
| 2+ Races | 835 | 834 | 338 |
| Other Race | 518 | 483 | 55 |
| Asian | 302 | 297 | 196 |
| Islander | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| Native American | 59 | 59 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,141 | $64,865 | $34,809 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,597 | $98,250 | $85,278 |
| High School Graduate | $36,377 | $40,871 | $32,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $2,499 | $6,648 |
| Overall | $41,761 | $48,108 | $30,985 |
| Some College | $39,282 | $43,910 | $27,924 |
$41,761
Average Earnings
$48,108
Average Male
$30,985
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.43% of Le Ray town residents speak only English, while 19.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,192 | 1,374 | 9.68% |
| Hispanic | 4,231 | 591 | 13.97% |
| Multiple | 2,070 | 236 | 11.4% |
| Other | 729 | 107 | 14.68% |
| Black | 2,617 | 97 | 3.71% |
| Native | 116 | 61 | 52.59% |
| Asian | 439 | 36 | 8.2% |
9.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.1%
Male Poverty Rate
10.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Le Ray town is Native, with 52.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Le Ray town is Black, with 3.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.09% |
| High School | 9.89% |
| Some College | 5.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.53% |
| Male Employed | 7.66% |
| Female Employed | 4.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,647 | $73,774 |
| Households | $59,024 | $69,635 |
| Married Families | $64,548 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,643 | $53,154 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
66.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,942
Number of Veterans
1,357
Male Veterans
585
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,505 |
| First Gulf War | 578 |
| Vietnam | 107 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 917 |
| 35 to 54 | 752 |
| 55 to 64 | 116 |
| 65 to 74 | 100 |
| 75+ | 57 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,315 | 17.86% |
| Black | 349 | 31.61% |
| Hispanic | 240 | 14.97% |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 11.82% |
| Asian | 67 | 18.46% |
| Islander | 64 | 59.26% |
| Other Race | 23 | 5.93% |
| Native American | 16 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75%
Labor Force Participation
30.2%
Employment Rate
8%
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
27.78%
Born in Le Ray town
91.34%
Native Born
8.66%
Foreign Born
3.22%
Non Citizen
5.44%
Naturalized
91.34% of Le Ray town residents were born in the United States, with 27.78% having been born in New York. 3.22% 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 | 24,914 | -120 | -0.48% |
| 2028 | 25,034 | -120 | -0.48% |
| 2027 | 25,154 | -120 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 25,274 | -120 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 25,394 | -120 | -0.47% |
| 2024 | 25,514 | -120 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 25,634 | -120 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 25,754 | -638 | -2.42% |
| 2021 | 26,392 | 893 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 25,499 | 4,493 | 21.39% |
| 2019 | 21,006 | -328 | -1.54% |
| 2018 | 21,334 | -181 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 21,515 | 60 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 21,455 | -527 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 21,982 | -182 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 22,164 | -54 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 22,218 | -241 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 22,459 | 397 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 22,062 | 217 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 21,845 | 0 | 0% |