Ray, AL

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Ray Overview

466
TOTAL POPULATION
252
MALE POPULATION
214
FEMALE POPULATION
117.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
84.92
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,016
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,429
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,958
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.32
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
323
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
22.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Ray

The most populous races in Ray are White / Caucasian (271 | 58.2%), and Black / African American (195 | 41.8%).
Race in Ray
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American19541.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian27158.2%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total466100.0%

Ancestry in Ray

The most populous ancestries reported in Ray are English (84 | 18.0%), Irish (80 | 17.2%), German (64 | 13.7%), Scottish (27 | 5.8%), and Finnish (12 | 2.6%), together accounting for 57.3% of all Ray residents.
Ancestry in Ray
Ancestry# Population% Population
English8418.0%
Finnish122.6%
German6413.7%
Irish8017.2%
Norwegian81.7%
Scotch-Irish71.5%
Scottish275.8%
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Immigrants in Ray

Immigrants in Ray
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Ray

Sex and Age in Ray

The most populous age groups in Ray are 65 to 69 Years (66 | 26.2%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (62 | 29.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ray
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years14 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)62 (29.0%)
20 to 24 Years47 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years8 (3.2%)10 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years31 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)27 (12.6%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)22 (10.3%)
50 to 54 Years25 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years44 (17.5%)59 (27.6%)
65 to 69 Years66 (26.2%)22 (10.3%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)12 (5.6%)
80 to 84 Years17 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total252 (100.0%)214 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ray

Median Family Size in Ray

Median Family Size in Ray
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple87 (68.0%)2.14
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother41 (32.0%)4.76
Total Families128 (100.0%)2.98

Median Household Size in Ray

Median Household Size in Ray
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple87 (47.3%)2.14
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother41 (22.3%)4.76
Non-family56 (30.4%)1.52
Total Households184 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ray

Out of a total of 184 households in Ray, 128 (69.6%) are family households, while 56 (30.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 87, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 41.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ray
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-41 (22.3%)
2-Person Households87 (47.3%)15 (8.2%)
3-Person Households41 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total128 (69.6%)56 (30.4%)

Female Fertility in Ray

Fertility by Age in Ray

Female Fertility by Age in Ray
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ray

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ray
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Ray

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ray
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ray

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ray
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Ray

Income Overview in Ray

Per Capita Income in Ray is $31,016, while median incomes of families and households are $66,429 and $58,958 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income466$31,016
Median Family Income128$66,429
Mean Family Income128$72,735
Median Household Income184$58,958
Mean Household Income184$65,546
Income Deficit128$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4660.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)466100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4660.32

Earnings by Sex in Ray

Earnings by Sex in Ray
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male155 (51.2%)$0
Female148 (48.8%)$0
Total303 (100.0%)$0

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ray

The most common earnings brackets in Ray are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (54 | 34.8%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (62 | 41.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ray
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99954 (34.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)14 (9.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)62 (41.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49931 (20.0%)22 (14.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)10 (6.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99925 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99912 (7.7%)40 (27.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99933 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total155 (100.0%)148 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ray

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ray
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$49,100$0

Family Income in Ray

Family Income Brackets in Ray

According to the Ray family income data, there are 39 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Ray
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992721.1%
$35,000 to $49,9992922.7%
$50,000 to $74,9993930.5%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992519.5%
$150,000 to $199,99986.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ray

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ray
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families87 (68.0%)$0
3-Person Families41 (32.0%)$0
4-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total128 (100.0%)$66,429

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ray

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ray
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners37 (28.9%)$0
1 Earner0 (0.0%)$0
2 Earners91 (71.1%)$72,950
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total128 (100.0%)$66,429

Household Income in Ray

Household Income Brackets in Ray

With 58 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Ray, accounting for 31.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Ray
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999126.5%
$25,000 to $34,9994423.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992915.8%
$50,000 to $74,9995831.5%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,9993317.9%
$150,000 to $199,99984.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ray

The median household income in Ray is $58,958, with the highest median household income of $74,258 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 69 households (37.5%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ray
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years35 (19.0%)$0
45 to 64 Years69 (37.5%)$74,258
65+ Years80 (43.5%)$48,448
Total184 (100.0%)$58,958

Poverty in Ray

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ray

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ray
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ray

According to the poverty statistics in Ray, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ray
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years47 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years8 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years31 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years25 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years44 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years66 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
75 Years and over17 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total252 (100.0%)214 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ray

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ray
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ray

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ray
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ray

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ray
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Ray

Employment by Class of Employer in Ray

Among the 249 employed individuals in Ray, private company employees (170 | 68.3%), local government employees (40 | 16.1%), and state government employees (25 | 10.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ray
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees17068.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations145.6%
Local Government Employees4016.1%
State Government Employees2510.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total249100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ray

According to the labor force statistics for Ray, out of the total population over 16 years of age (452), 71.5% or 323 individuals are in the labor force, with 22.9% or 74 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 62 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 47 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ray
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years47 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)
25 to 29 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years58 (100.0%)27 (46.6%)
45 to 54 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years77 (74.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total323 (71.5%)74 (22.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ray

According to labor force statistics for Ray, 88.5% of individuals (200) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (226) are in the labor force, with 13.5% or 27 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 25 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 40.3% or 27 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ray
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree67 (72.0%)37 (40.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total200 (88.5%)31 (13.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ray

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ray are Management (62 | 24.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (40 | 16.1%), Health Technologists (40 | 16.1%), Community & Social Service (22 | 8.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (22 | 8.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ray

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ray
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)124 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)101 (40.6%)148 (59.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ray are , and Food Preparation & Serving (14 | 5.6%).
Services Occupations in Ray

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Ray
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)101 (40.6%)148 (59.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ray are Office & Administration (25 | 10.0%), and Sales & Related (10 | 4.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ray

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ray
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Office & Administration25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)25 (71.4%)10 (28.6%)
Total (Overall)101 (40.6%)148 (59.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ray are , and Construction & Extraction (12 | 4.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ray

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ray
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)101 (40.6%)148 (59.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ray are Transportation (56 | 22.5%), and Production (8 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ray

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ray
OccupationMaleFemale
Production8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)101 (40.6%)148 (59.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ray

Employment Industries in Ray

The major employment industries in Ray include Accommodation & Food Services (62 | 24.9%), Educational Services (40 | 16.1%), Transportation & Warehousing (31 | 12.4%), Administrative & Support (25 | 10.0%), and Public Administration (25 | 10.0%).
Employment Industries in Ray

Employment Industries by Sex in Ray

The Ray industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ray
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Public Administration25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (40.6%)148 (59.4%)

Education in Ray

School Enrollment in Ray

The most common levels of schooling among the 90 students in Ray are high school (62 | 68.9%), elementary school (14 | 15.6%), and graduate / professional (14 | 15.6%).
School Enrollment in Ray
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School1415.6%
Middle School00.0%
High School6268.9%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional1415.6%
Total90100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ray

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ray
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ray

Education (46 | 53.5%), arts & humanities (18 | 20.9%), liberal arts & history (14 | 16.3%), and engineering (8 | 9.3%) are the most common fields of study among 86 individuals in Ray who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ray
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering89.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education4653.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History1416.3%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities1820.9%
Total86100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ray

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ray

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ray are males with 4 vehicles (33, accounting for 32.7%) and females with 4 vehicles (32, making up 22.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ray
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle12 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles25 (24.7%)102 (68.9%)
3 Vehicles31 (30.7%)14 (9.5%)
4 Vehicles33 (32.7%)32 (21.6%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (100.0%)148 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ray

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ray are 15 to 19 minutes (62 commuters, 24.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (62 commuters, 24.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (49 commuters, 19.7%).
Commute Time in Ray
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes4919.7%
15 to 19 Minutes6224.9%
20 to 24 Minutes6224.9%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes4317.3%
35 to 39 Minutes83.2%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes2510.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Ray

The most common commute times in Ray are 30 to 34 minutes (43 commuters, 42.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (62 commuters, 41.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ray
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes25 (24.7%)24 (16.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)62 (41.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)62 (41.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes43 (42.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes8 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes25 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ray

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ray are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (76, 75.2%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (62, 41.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ray
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM76 (75.2%)40 (27.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)22 (14.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM25 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (6.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (9.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)62 (41.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (100.0%)148 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ray

Occupancy by Ownership in Ray

Of the total 184 dwellings in Ray, owner-occupied units account for 157 (85.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 27 (14.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ray
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15785.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2714.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units184100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ray

Occupancy by Household Size in Ray
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4122.3%
2-Person Household10255.4%
3-Person Household4122.3%
4+ Person Household00.0%
Total Housing Units184100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ray

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ray
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household14 (34.2%)27 (65.8%)
4+ Person Household0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units157 (85.3%)27 (14.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ray

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ray
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree27 (50.0%)27 (50.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ray

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ray
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years84.3%
35 to 44 Years2714.7%
45 to 54 Years2513.6%
55 to 64 Years4423.9%
65 to 74 Years5127.7%
75 to 84 Years2915.8%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total184100.0%

Housing Finances in Ray

Median Income by Occupancy in Ray

Median Income by Occupancy in Ray
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied157 (85.3%)$66,518
Renter-Occupied27 (14.7%)$0
Average184 (100.0%)$58,958

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ray

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ray
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99912 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (10.8%)27 (100.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99929 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99958 (36.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99933 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more8 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ray

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ray
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30025 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49949 (31.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79937 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99938 (24.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4998 (5.1%)27 (100.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ray

Housing Structures in Ray

Housing Structures in Ray
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached14779.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other3720.1%
Total184100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ray

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ray
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached120 (81.6%)27 (18.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (85.3%)27 (14.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ray

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ray
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms63 (40.1%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms69 (44.0%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms25 (15.9%)27 (100.0%)
Total157 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ray

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ray
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity132 (84.1%)27 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels25 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ray

Household Vehicle Usage in Ray
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle41 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles69 (44.0%)27 (100.0%)
3 or more Vehicles47 (29.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ray

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ray

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11146
Median Property Value$264,200$74,300
Median Household Income$72,750$0
Monthly Housing Costs$462$0
Real Estate Taxes$659$17

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ray

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ray
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00037 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)31 (67.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99945 (40.5%)15 (32.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99929 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total111 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ray

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ray
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99912 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99929 (26.1%)17 (37.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99937 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)21 (45.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99925 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more8 (7.2%)8 (17.4%)
Total111 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ray

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ray
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x45 (40.5%)66,071 (143,632.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x25 (22.5%)22 (47.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)24 (52.2%)
4.0x or more41 (36.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total111 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ray

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ray
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80066 (59.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)21 (45.7%)
$800 to $1,4998 (7.2%)8 (17.4%)
Total111 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ray

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ray

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ray
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total466 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ray

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ray
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ray

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ray
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00012 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ray

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ray
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years27 (46.6%)31 (53.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years7 (6.8%)103 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years88 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)
75 Years and over29 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)
Total274 (58.8%)316 (67.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ray

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ray
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years47 (85.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ray

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ray: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ray: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ray: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years47 (85.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ray: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ray: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Technology Access in Ray

Computing Device Access in Ray

Computing Device Access in Ray
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop10858.7%
Smartphone17293.5%
Tablet9551.6%
No Computing Device126.5%
Total184100.0%

Internet Access in Ray

Internet Access in Ray
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home10557.1%
Cellular Data Only5228.3%
Satellite Internet2513.6%
No Internet1910.3%
Total184100.0%

Ray Summary

Ray is a small town located in the northeastern corner of Alabama, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is part of the Jackson County area and is situated along the banks of the Coosa River. The town was founded in 1818 and was named after the Ray family, who were among the first settlers in the area.

Geography

Ray is located in the northeastern corner of Alabama, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is part of the Jackson County area and is situated along the banks of the Coosa River. The town is located at an elevation of 830 feet above sea level and has a total area of 1.2 square miles. The terrain is mostly hilly and wooded, with some flat areas. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

The economy of Ray is largely based on agriculture and forestry. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, cotton, and hay. The town also has a sawmill and a lumber company, which provide jobs for many of the town’s residents. In addition, there are several small businesses in the area, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Ray was 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median household income in Ray was $30,938, and the median family income was $37,813. The per capita income for the town was $15,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

History

Ray was founded in 1818 by the Ray family, who were among the first settlers in the area. The town was originally known as Ray’s Crossroads, and was later renamed Ray. The town was incorporated in 1887 and was named after the Ray family.
In the late 19th century, Ray was a thriving agricultural community, with several cotton gins and sawmills. The town also had a hotel, a bank, and several stores. In the early 20th century, the town began to decline, as the railroad bypassed the town and the population began to decline.
Today, Ray is a small, rural town with a population of just over 1,800. The town is still largely agricultural, with several farms and a sawmill. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ray?
Total Population of Ray is 466.
What is the Total Male Population of Ray?
Total Male Population of Ray is 252.
What is the Total Female Population of Ray?
Total Female Population of Ray is 214.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ray?
There are 117.76 Males per 100 Females in Ray.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ray?
There are 84.92 Females per 100 Males in Ray.
What is the Median Population Age in Ray?
Median Population Age in Ray is 50.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ray
Average Family Size in Ray is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ray
Average Household Size in Ray is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ray?
Per Capita income in Ray is $31,016.
What is the Median Family Income in Ray?
Median Family Income in Ray is $66,429.
What is the Median Household income in Ray?
Median Household Income in Ray is $58,958.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ray?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ray is 0.32.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ray?
There are 323 People in the Labor Forcein in Ray.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ray?
71.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Ray.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ray?
Unemployment Rate in Ray is 22.9%.