Rayville, Missouri facts for kids
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Rayville, Missouri
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Location of Rayville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ray |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 157 |
| • Density | 477.20/sq mi (184.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64084
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-60824 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2761657 |
Rayville is a small community in Ray County, Missouri, in the United States. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. Rayville is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2012, Rayville stopped being an official village. The population of Rayville was 157 people according to the 2020 census.
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History of Rayville
Rayville was first planned out and mapped in 1871. This process is called "platting." The community was named after Ray County, where it is located. A post office has been serving the people of Rayville since 1870.
Geography of Rayville
Rayville is located entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the community is about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers).
People of Rayville
How Many People Live in Rayville?
The population of Rayville has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 223 people living there. By 2020, the population had decreased to 157 people.
Who Lives in Rayville? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 223 people living in Rayville. These people lived in 68 households, and 54 of these were families. The community had about 892 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Rayville were White (97.3%). A small number were African American (0.4%), and 2.2% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (45.6%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (51.5%) were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent, either a mother (16.2%) or a father (11.8%). About 19.1% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Rayville was 30.5 years. About 33.2% of residents were under 18 years old. About 11.7% of residents were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (54.3%) than females (45.7%) in the community.
See also
- In Spanish: Rayville (Misuri) para niños
