Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Raytown, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

29,445

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

46.5%13,691

Black

36.8%10,844

Hispanic/Latino

10.6%3,107

Two or More

4.9%1,437

Other

0.8%241

Asian

0.4%125

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%582

High School Diploma

32.4%6,825

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%1,520

Some College (1+ yr)

20.1%4,241

Associate's Degree

7.5%1,575

Bachelor's Degree

15.6%3,290

Master's Degree

4.8%1,004

Professional Degree

1.5%323

Doctorate

0.1%22

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

22%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$182,900

Median Renti

$1,218

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.1%8,129

Renter-Occupied

34.9%4,363

Total Units

13,452

Homeownership

65.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%271

$50K–$100K

8.2%664

$100K–$150K

20.7%1,683

$150K–$200K

29.4%2,388

$200K–$300K

29.9%2,429

$300K–$500K

7.8%637

$500K–$1M

0.2%16

$1M+

0.5%41

Rent Distribution

Under $500

116

$500–$750

195

$750–$1,000

974

$1,000–$1,250

912

$1,250–$1,500

810

$1,500–$2,000

929

$2,000+

222

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%59

2010–2019

0.6%86

2000–2009

4.2%568

1990–1999

3.7%504

1980–1989

8.6%1,161

1970–1979

13.4%1,796

1960–1969

23.9%3,211

1950–1959

35.4%4,764

1940–1949

6.5%870

1939 or earlier

3.2%433

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.7%10,200

Electricity

16.5%2,065

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%166

Wood

0.4%50

No Fuel

0.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,840

Mean Household Incomei

$83,355

Per Capita Incomei

$36,203

Poverty Ratei

12.3%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

15,963

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%543

$10K–$15K

2.5%309

$15K–$20K

1.8%228

$20K–$25K

2%250

$25K–$30K

5%625

$30K–$35K

3.9%493

$35K–$40K

6.6%828

$40K–$45K

3.1%384

$45K–$50K

5%628

$50K–$60K

6.7%841

$60K–$75K

13.7%1,714

$75K–$100K

17.7%2,216

$100K–$125K

11.2%1,405

$125K–$150K

4.2%526

$150K–$200K

6.3%782

$200K+

5.8%720

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,1433.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

539

Philippines

India

United Kingdom

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,983(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.8%Insured

11.2%Uninsured