City · Missouri
Raytown, Missouri
Raytown, city, in Jackson County, Missouri. Raytown had 29,154 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 30,012 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 29,445 (±27). GEOID 2960788.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,154
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,012 · ACS 2020-2024: 29,445 ±27
Median household income
$68,840
±$5,642 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$182,900
±$6,662 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$1,218
±$93 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Raytown and what county is it in?
Raytown is a city in Jackson County, Missouri. It covers 9.9 square miles of land, 3,022 residents per square mile in 2020.
Raytown is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Raytown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 29,154 people lived in Raytown on July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 30,012 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 29,445 (±27).
| Measure | Raytown | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 29,445 ±27 | 719,976 | +181 |
| Households | 12,492 ±461 | 306,798 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.09 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,452 ±486 | 336,288 | no clear change |
Raytown's population since 2000
From 30,388 in 2000 to 29,154 in 2025: down 4.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Raytown as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Raytown?
The median resident of Raytown is 40.9 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 36.8%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Raytown | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 ±2.0 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.8% ±2.0 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9% ±2.1 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±2.1 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% ±3.6 pts | 11.4% | +4.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.5% ±3.3 pts | 59.3% | −9.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 36.8% ±3.5 pts | 22.0% | +4.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±1.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9% ±1.5 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2% ±2.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5% ±1.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0% ±2.2 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.2% ±2.3 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9% ±1.8 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.0% ±2.7 pts | 34.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±1.3 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.7% ±1.8 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±1.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Raytown earn?
Half of Raytown's 12,492 households earn less than $68,840 a year (±$5,642), against $68,577 in Jackson County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $64,811 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Raytown | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,840 ±$5,642 | $68,577 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,355 ±$5,847 | $92,204 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,203 ±$2,334 | $39,559 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5% ±2.9 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.0% ±6.8 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.3% ±3.3 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±1.2 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3% ±1.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Raytown?
Owners occupy 65.1% of Raytown's occupied homes and renters 34.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,900 by its owner (±$6,662). The median renter pays $1,218 a month including utilities, and 38.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Raytown | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $182,900 ±$6,662 | $230,500 | +$52,816 |
| Median gross rent | $1,218 ±$93 | $1,197 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.6% ±8.9 pts | 41.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,339 ±$52 | $1,639 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.1% ±4.4 pts | 59.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.9% ±4.4 pts | 40.9% | – |
| Housing units | 13,452 ±486 | 336,288 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% ±2.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.1% ±3.6 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.2% ±1.3 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±1.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Raytown building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units in Raytown in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Raytown work and get to work?
79.3% of Raytown's workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Raytown | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.7% ±2.6 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±1.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3% ±3.4 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1% ±1.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5% ±2.7 pts | 15.8% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min ±1.9 | 23.4 min | +2.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Raytown?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Raytown, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $55,045 (Tract 125.02) to $77,685 (Tract 127.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 128.04Jackson County | 5,247 | $76,801 |
| Tract 126Jackson County | 5,210 | $75,357 |
| Tract 128.02Jackson County | 4,189 | $64,817 |
| Tract 125.01Jackson County | 3,688 | $61,152 |
| Tract 127.02Jackson County | 3,548 | $77,685 |
| Tract 125.02Jackson County | 3,063 | $55,045 |
| Tract 127.03Jackson County | 2,464 | $69,353 |
| Tract 128.03Jackson County | 2,194 | $60,667 |
| Tract 129.04Jackson County | 2,364 | $76,250 |
| Tract 129.03Jackson County | 3,112 | $42,072 |
| Tract 144Jackson County | 2,951 | $86,183 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Raytown) · Census block assignment files
How does Raytown compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Raytown is the 1,385th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 23rd-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Raytown ranks 129th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 23rd | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 337th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th | 420 |
| Median household income | 129th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 113th | 420 |
| Median home value | 163rd | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 58th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 246th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 174th | 404 |
| Median age | 133rd | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 221st | 418 |
| Work from home | 126th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 161st | 420 |
Raytown's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Raytown with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Raytown?
9 of the 57 figures for Raytown on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Raytown are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Raytown.