Ray City, Georgia
City · Population 1,045 · #300 in Georgia
About Ray City
Ray City, GA is a small town located in southern Georgia, home to 1,045 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ray City is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 909 residents per square mile.
📰 Ray City News Today
- Family’s pet pig shot, throat slit in front of children in Ray City; Investigation ongoing WALB · Aug 17
- Edith Sirmans Mayo Obituary Jan 26, 2026 Music Funeral Services · Jan 26
- Ray City Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Sara Pack Rowntree Obituary May 26, 2026 McLane Funeral & Cremation Services · May 26
- Georgia man’s body found in road; 15-year-old charged with murder, GBI says - WSB-TV WSB-TV · May 21
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What Makes Ray City Unique
- The only place in America named Ray City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,045
Rank in state#300 of 537
Land area1.15 sq mi
Density909/sq mi
Coordinates31.0728, -83.1901