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Ray, ND
City in Williams County, North Dakota.
Population
714
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
541
ZIP codes
0
Ray and its ZIP codes
Ray at a glance
- Ray is about 48 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,031 a year, 6% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,600 (9% below North Dakota) and median rent is $988 a month.
Local data for Ray, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ray, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,031
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$988/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (226), Norwegian Americans (143), Irish Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Williams County. PPP loans are for Ray.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$92,058
26,622 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $3,939 per person
How people get to work
Ray, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ray, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
588
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
28
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 2°F
15.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ray, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Ray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EppingCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| TiogaCity | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| SpringbrookCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Long CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| White EarthCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| WildroseCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| McGregorCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| AlamoCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| WillistonCity | 23 mi | 25.7 |
| BlacktailCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| Powers LakeCity | 28 mi | 1.4 |
| RossCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ray, ND in?
- Ray is in Williams County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Ray, ND?
- About 714 people live in Ray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ray?
- Nearby places include Epping (10 mi), Tioga (11 mi), Springbrook (15 mi), Long Creek (17 mi), White Earth (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023