Raytown, MO
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Raytown, Missouri Summary
Life in Raytown research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Raytown over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Raytown:
The population in Raytown is 29,772.
The median home value in Raytown is $191,914.
The median income in Raytown is $64,542.
The cost of living in Raytown is 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Raytown is $1,145.
The unemployment rate in Raytown is 5.2%.
The poverty rate in Raytown is 10.9%.
The average high in Raytown is 65.1° and the average low is 45.1°.
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Raytown, MO Crime Report
Crime in Raytown summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Raytown. Key points include:
There were 1,252 total crimes in Raytown in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Raytown is 4,284.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Raytown is 557.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Raytown is 3,726.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Raytown is 84.33% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Raytown Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Raytown / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,252 | 4,284.2 | 3,073.7 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 163 | 557.8 | 542.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 5 | 17.1 | 11.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 34 | 116.3 | 74.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 115 | 393.5 | 413.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,089 | 3,726.4 | 2,531.0 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 135 | 461.9 | 378.8 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 700 | 2,395.3 | 1,759.1 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 254 | 869.1 | 393.2 | 282.7 |
Raytown, MO Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Raytown summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Raytown. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Missouri. Key points include:
The cost of living in Raytown is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Raytown is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Raytown is $191,914.
The median income in Raytown is $64,542.
Raytown's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Raytown Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Raytown | Missouri | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 66 | 79 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 95 | 100 | |
Raytown, MO Weather
The average high in Raytown is 65.1° and the average low is 45.1°.
There are 63.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.9 inches of precipitation each year with 13.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Raytown |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Raytown Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Raytown
The current population in Raytown is 29,772. The population has increased 1.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29,772 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 29,216 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 29,334 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 29,366 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 29,486 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 29,520 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 29,513 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 29,486 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 29,505 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 29,490 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Raytown
Raytown is:
47.5% White with 14,136 White residents.
39.4% African American with 11,726 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 210 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.2% Other with 647 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 771 Two Or More residents.
7.6% Hispanic with 2,265 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Raytown | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.5% | 77.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 39.4% | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 4.6% | 18.7% |
Gender in Raytown
Raytown is 50.5% female with 15,043 female residents.
Raytown is 49.5% male with 14,728 male residents.
| Gender | Raytown | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.4% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Raytown for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Raytown completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Raytown completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Raytown completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Raytown completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Raytown completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Raytown completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Raytown completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Raytown completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Raytown completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Raytown | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Raytown, Missouri
4.5% of households in Raytown earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Raytown earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Raytown earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.7% of households in Raytown earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.8% of households in Raytown earn $35,000 to $49,999.
24.6% of households in Raytown earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.2% of households in Raytown earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.2% of households in Raytown earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.8% of households in Raytown earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.4% of households in Raytown earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Raytown | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.7% | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.6% | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.2% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.2% | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 7.3% | 11.4% |
