Demographics & People — Raytown, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 29,593 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~29,100 |
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| Median Age | 40.9 |
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| Total Households | 12,651 |
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| Family Households | 7,204 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5764 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,907 |
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| Black or African American | 10,787 |
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| Asian | 322 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,523 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 13,108 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,044 |
| German | 3,231 |
| English | 2,329 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,265 |
| European | 1,984 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,853 |
| Irish | 1,789 |
| American | 1,242 |
| Subsaharan African | 795 |
Language
| English Only | 26,193 |
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| Spanish | 1,138 |
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| Population 5+ | 27,843 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,351 |
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| Population 18+ | 23,500 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Raytown, Missouri.
