Ray County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Ray County, Missouri
Ray County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
23,145
Median Age
41.9
Male Median
41.0
Female Median
42.5
Ray County, Missouri Population Growth

Ray County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.2%%.
-2.2%% Growth
Ray County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Ray County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.9 | 23,145 |
| 2023 | 42.2 | 23,149 |
| 2022 | 42.0 | 23,122 |
| 2021 | 42.3 | 23,080 |
| 2020 | 42.4 | 22,900 |
| 2019 | 42.2 | 22,875 |
| 2018 | 41.8 | 22,825 |
| 2017 | 41.8 | 22,859 |
| 2016 | 41.6 | 22,921 |
| 2015 | 41.5 | 23,031 |
| 2014 | 40.7 | 23,166 |
| 2013 | 40.6 | 23,290 |
| 2012 | 40.0 | 23,422 |
| 2011 | 39.7 | 23,542 |
| 2010 | 39.6 | 23,667 |
Ray County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 17.3% |
| 18–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.3% |
| 35–54 | 24.0% |
| 55–64 | 15.3% |
| 65+ | 19.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Ray County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 72.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Ray County, Missouri
The median age in Ray County, Missouri is 41.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Ray County, Missouri is 23,145.
In Ray County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Ray County, Missouri is aging.