Ray, North Dakota
Ray: City in North Dakota, USA
About
Ray is a city located in the county of Williams in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 592 and a population density of 168 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 943 inhabitants.
The city was created 123 years ago in 1901.
Quick Facts about Ray
| Population : | 943 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Williams County |
| Postal code : | 58849 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 701 |
| Area : | 3.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,274 feet / 693 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1902 (123 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:21:03 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 267 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 37.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ray is located at 48°20'40"N 103°9'55"W (48.3444700, -103.1651800).
Ray map
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Demographics
The population of Ray increased by 37.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 592 | - | census |
| 2011 | 715 | 17.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 745 | 4.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 770 | 3.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 762 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 844 | 9.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 803 | -5.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 791 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 841 | 5.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 901 | 6.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 943 | 4.45% | estimation process |
People born in Ray (2)
People born in Ray, including rocket fuel scientist Mary Sherman Morgan, teacher Erin Oban, .
List
Schools in Ray
College & universities near Ray, ND
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200341 | Williston State College | Williston (ND) | 58801 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ray, ND
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTN | Williston | 1 South Main Street | RAIL |
| STN | Stanley | Main Street & Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| SIY | Sidney, MT | 1201 West Holly Street | BUS |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Ray , Michigan unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA with a population of 4,059 people.
- Ray , Indiana unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA with a population of 1,650 people.
Other cities in Williams County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Williams County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 762 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Williston | 706 | City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Wildrose | 155 | City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States |
| Epping | 147 | City in Williams County, North Dakota, USA |
| Buford | 113 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Tioga | 100 | City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States |
| Wheelock | 93 | Township in Williams County, North Dakota |
| Alamo | 81 | City in Williams County, North Dakota in the United States |
| Hamlet | 44 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Bonetraill | 24 | Township in Williams County, North Dakota |
| Grenora | 11 | City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States of America |
