Ray City, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 852, Ray City's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ray City is a small community located in Georgia, within Berrien County. The total population is 852. It ranks as the 417th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ray City is 35.6 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ray City is $56,023. This is 28% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $122,800. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Ray City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ray City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.4% vs 11.0%).

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ray City, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.