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Ray, North Dakota
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| Motto(s):
"The Grain Palace City"
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Location of Ray, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Williams |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Incorporated | March 3, 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.356 sq mi (3.512 km2) |
| • Land | 1.320 sq mi (3.418 km2) |
| • Water | 0.036 sq mi (0.094 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 740 |
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(2023)
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723 |
| • Density | 547.78/sq mi (211.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58849
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-65580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036231 |
| Sales tax | 8.0% |
Ray is a small city located in Williams County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 740 people lived there.
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History of Ray
Ray was started in the year 1902. The city got its name from William G. Ray, who was an important person involved with the railroad. A post office has been open in Ray since 1902, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography and Location
Ray is located in North Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 1.36 square miles (3.51 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 436 | — | |
| 1920 | 563 | 29.1% | |
| 1930 | 621 | 10.3% | |
| 1940 | 579 | −6.8% | |
| 1950 | 721 | 24.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,049 | 45.5% | |
| 1970 | 776 | −26.0% | |
| 1980 | 766 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 603 | −21.3% | |
| 2000 | 534 | −11.4% | |
| 2010 | 592 | 10.9% | |
| 2020 | 740 | 25.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 723 | 22.1% | |
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Ray's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Ray had 740 people living in 283 households. Most people in Ray were White. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and African American people. About 2.8% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 660 | 89.2% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 13 | 1.8% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 41 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 2.8% |
| Total | 740 | 100.0% |
Ray's Population in 2010
In 2010, Ray had 592 people. The population density was about 586 people per square mile. Most of the people were White, with a small number of Native American and Asian residents. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Ray was about 46 years old. About 20.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many adults were between 45 and 64 years old. The city had slightly more males than females.
Transportation in Ray
The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder goes through Ray. This train travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Ray. If you want to catch the train, the closest stations are in Williston, which is about 34 miles away, and Stanley, about 37 miles away.
Education in Ray
Students in Ray attend schools that are part of the Nesson School District, also known as Ray Public School.
Notable People from Ray
- Delbert F. Anderson was born in Ray. He was a farmer and later became a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
- Mary Sherman Morgan, who was born in Ray, was an inventor. She helped create a special rocket fuel called Hydyne. This fuel was used to launch the first US rocket into orbit in 1958.
- Erin Oban lived in Ray. She was a member of the North Dakota Senate and worked for the USDA in North Dakota.
- Claudia Meier Volk also lived in Ray. She was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Ray (Dakota del Norte) para niños
