Sunray, Texas
Sunray: City in Moore County, Texas, United States
About
Sunray is a city located in the county of Moore in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,926 and a population density of 442 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,785 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sunray
| Population | 1,785 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Moore County |
| Postal code | 79086 |
| Phone Area Codes | 806 |
| Area | 4.36 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0167,-101.8246 |
| Altitude | 3,507 feet / 1069 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:58:39 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 409 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 90℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Sunray is located at 36°1'0"N 101°49'29"W (36.0167000, -101.8246200).
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Weather
90°F
Sunny
15 to 25 mph SSW
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Sunray decreased by 7.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,926 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,936 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,962 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,920 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,903 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,880 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,868 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,864 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,817 | -2.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,812 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,785 | -1.51% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 19,222 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,090 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -8.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,561 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,090 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.9% |
| White only, percent : | 44.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 53.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 41.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,240 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.1% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,216 |
Sunray zip code is 79086.
County name: Moore, County
fips: 48341
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,216 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $72,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,087 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $306 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $607 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 20 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,993 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.61 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,608 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 39,766 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 156,598 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 164,812 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,952 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,429 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,424 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 313 |
| 2019 total employment : | 3,389 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 126,637 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 9.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,189 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,265 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 731 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 468 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 511 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 710 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 115 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,084 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 37.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 559.90 |
Closest post offices linked to Sunray.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sunray Post Office | Sunray (TX) | 79086 |
Other cities in Moore County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Moore County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dumas | 13,612 | City in Texas, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Sunray distances to largest Texas cities