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Ray, AL
Census-designated place in Coosa County, Alabama.
Population
548
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
58
ZIP codes
0
Ray and its ZIP codes
Ray at a glance
- Ray is 42% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,951, 22% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 (34% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,066 a month.
Housing and community stats
Ray, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,951
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$1,066/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (49), German Americans (26), French Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coosa County. PPP loans are for Ray.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,141
1,456 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,813
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.1M
FY 2026, $7,614 per person
How people get to work
Ray, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ray, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
240
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
18
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ray, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Ray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NixburgCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Our TownCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 11.9 |
| HissopCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 10.9 |
| KellytonTown | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| Alexander CityCity | 6.6 mi | 46 |
| EqualityCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 5.3 |
| RockfordTown | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| GoodwaterTown | 13 mi | 6.5 |
| Jacksons' GapTown | 13 mi | 8.5 |
| HackneyvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9 |
| Mount OliveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.3 |
| DadevilleCity | 16 mi | 15.9 |
| EclecticTown | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| HollinsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 11.8 |
| StewartvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 24.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ray, AL in?
- Ray is in Coosa County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Ray, AL?
- About 548 people live in Ray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ray?
- Nearby places include Nixburg (3.4 mi), Our Town (5.4 mi), Hissop (6 mi), Kellyton (6.5 mi), Alexander City (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023