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Sunray, TX
City in Moore County, Texas.
Population
2,628
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,539
ZIP codes
0
Sunray and its ZIP codes
Sunray at a glance
- Sunray is about 13 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,488 a year, 15% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,000 (53% below Texas) and median rent is $972 a month.
Local data for Sunray, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sunray, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,488
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$132,000
Median rent
$972/mo
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
15.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,698), German Americans (291), Irish Americans (152).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Moore County. PPP loans are for Sunray.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,125
12,962 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,001
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.1M
FY 2026, $3,564 per person
How people get to work
Sunray, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.6%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 15.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sunray, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
844
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
17.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunray, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.8%
U.S. 11.1% +12.7 pts
Cities near Sunray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CactusCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| DumasCity | 14 mi | 5.5 |
| MorseCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| StinnettCity | 25 mi | 2 |
| StratfordCity | 26 mi | 2.3 |
| SanfordTown | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake Meredith EstatesCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| GruverCity | 29 mi | 1.1 |
| FritchCity | 29 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunray, TX in?
- Sunray is in Moore County, Texas.
- What is the population of Sunray, TX?
- About 2,628 people live in Sunray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunray?
- Nearby places include Cactus (11 mi), Dumas (14 mi), Morse (20 mi), Stinnett (25 mi), Stratford (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023