Ray County GIS Maps
Ray County, Missouri, has 23,158 residents across 16,244 parcels and covers 568.8 square miles. The population declined 1.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Ray County is 29177.
Richmond is the county's largest population center. Ray County also includes 7 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 21 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Ray County Trends
- Population
- 23,158▾
- Median Home Value
- $187,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 6,644▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Ray County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Ray County Parcels
Ray County has 16,244 mapped parcels covering 352,563 acres. The median lot size is 2.78 acres. 5,528 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 11,127 distinct owner names. About 4% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Missouri. Owner names, mailing addresses, site addresses and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Ray County Parcel viewer here.
Ray County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 16,244 | 100% |
| Owner name | 16,244 | 100% |
| Owner mailing address | 16,063 | 98.9% |
| Site address | 16,238 | 99.9% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 0 | 0% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 16,244 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 16,244 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Ray County parcel records.
Ray County Population
Ray County had 23,158 residents in 2020. That was 1.4% lower than in 2010. Ray County had 196 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 41 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Richmond, Lawson and Orrick.
Population Trend in Ray County MO
Ray County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Ray County Zip Codes
Ray County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Richmond (64085), Lawson (64062) and Orrick (64077). Richmond is the largest zip by population, with about 8,841 residents or 38% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 73% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Ray County MO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64085 | Richmond | 8,841 | ▴ 0.4% |
| 64062 | Lawson | 6,300 | ▴ 2.9% |
| 64077 | Orrick | 1,711 | ▾ -11.8% |
| 64084 | Rayville | 1,424 | ▾ -8.5% |
| 64035 | Hardin | 954 | ▾ -1.8% |
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Ray County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Ray County Demographics
Ray County has a median age of 42.2, which makes the county a little older than Missouri overall. About 22.8% of residents are under 18, while 18.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Ray County MO
Median Age
42.2
Under 18
22.8%
Age 65+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
15%
Ray County School Districts
Ray County is served by 8 public school districts with 6,644 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Excelsior Springs 40, Richmond R-XVI and Lawson R-XIV. Those three districts account for about 80% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Ray County MO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Springs 40 School District | 2,661 | 40.1% | ▴ 0.9% |
| Richmond R-XVI School District | 1,543 | 23.2% | ▾ -0.4% |
| Lawson R-XIV School District | 1,143 | 17.2% | ▴ 2.6% |
| Polo R-VII School District | 367 | 5.5% | ▾ -7.1% |
| Orrick R-XI School District | 293 | 4.4% | ▴ 5.4% |
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Ray County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Ray County Housing & Real Estate
Ray County has a median home value of $187,400 and a median gross rent of $808. About 77% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Missouri median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $257,375 and homes spent about 52 days on the market.
Ray County Housing Mix
Ray County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Ray County Housing Trends
Ray County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Ray County, MO
Ray County has 691 business listings across 265 categories. The largest categories in Ray County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (43, 6.2%), Gas Stations (18, 2.6%), and Insurance Agencies (15, 2.2%). The full Ray County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Ray County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Ray County, MO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 43 | 6.2% |
| Gas Stations | 18 | 2.6% |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 | 2.2% |
| Auto Repair | 13 | 1.9% |
| Baptist Church | 12 | 1.7% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 12 | 1.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 12 | 1.7% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 10 | 1.4% |
| Elementary School | 9 | 1.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 9 | 1.3% |
Ray County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Westbrook and Co PC | Accountant | Richmond |
| MFA - Orrick, MO | Agricultural Service | Orrick |
| Carpenter Airport | Airport | Ray County |
| Ray County Ambulance District | Ambulance And Ems Services | Richmond |
| Stella's | American Restaurants | Richmond |
| Antiques and more | Antique Store | Orrick |
| Oliphant Appliance Service | Appliance Repair Service | Richmond |
| Jones and Co Kiddie Land | Arcade | Richmond |
| National Guard | Armed Forces Branch | Richmond |
| Friends Gallery | Art Gallery | Richmond |
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Ray County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Ray County Basemaps
Ray County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Ray County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Ray County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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