Ray County, Missouri

The median household income in Ray County, Missouri is $72,152, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Ray County is $38,179, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $72,152.

Ray County's median household income of $72,152 is higher than the Missouri state average of $59,503. The per capita income is $38,179, compared to the state average of $31,011.

The per capita income in Ray County, Missouri is $38,179, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Ray County's median household income of $72,152 is higher than the Missouri average of $59,503. This difference of $12,649 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Ray County ranks #15 out of 115 counties in Missouri by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $72,152 and per capita income of $38,179, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.