Rayland, OH Demographics
A map of Rayland's Population by Race
Rayland, Ohio has an estimated population of 507, a large increase from the 395 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.3% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rayland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Rayland has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rayland, that probability was 17.9% in 2020 and 7.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Rayland is ranked the 880th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rayland was ranked the 941st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Rayland's White Population
488 residents of Rayland, or 96.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rayland is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Rayland ranks 732nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rayland's White population has grown by an estimated 36.7%. White residents' share of Rayland's population has increased from 90.4% to 96.3%.
Rayland is more White than neighboring Windsor Heights (94.9% White), Yorkville (89.2% White), and Clearview (95.4% White). Rayland is less White than neighboring Tiltonsville (96.4% White), and Connorville (100% White).
Rayland's Black Population
4 residents of Rayland, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rayland is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Rayland ranks 785th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rayland's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rayland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Rayland is more Black than neighboring Tiltonsville (0.2% Black), Windsor Heights (0% Black), Connorville (0% Black), and Clearview (0% Black). Rayland is less Black than neighboring Yorkville (2.1% Black).
Rayland's Asian Population
0 residents of Rayland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rayland is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Rayland ranks 911th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rayland's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Rayland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Rayland is less Asian than neighboring Windsor Heights (0.4% Asian), and Clearview (0.4% Asian).
Rayland's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Rayland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rayland is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Rayland ranks 631st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rayland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rayland's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.
Rayland is less Hispanic than neighboring Windsor Heights (0.4% Hispanic), Yorkville (2.2% Hispanic), and Clearview (1.2% Hispanic).
Rayland's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of Rayland, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rayland is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Rayland ranks 141st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rayland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rayland's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.
Rayland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Windsor Heights (0% Native American/Other), Connorville (0% Native American/Other), Yorkville (0% Native American/Other), and Clearview (0% Native American/Other). Rayland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tiltonsville (0.9% Native American/Other).
Rayland's Multiracial Population
13 residents of Rayland, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rayland is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Rayland ranks 120th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rayland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Rayland's population has decreased from 6.1% to 2.6%.
Rayland is more Multiracial than neighboring Tiltonsville (2.4% Multiracial), and Connorville (0% Multiracial). Rayland is less Multiracial than neighboring Windsor Heights (4.3% Multiracial), Yorkville (6.5% Multiracial), and Clearview (3% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.