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Ray, North Dakota
City · Population 756 · #68 in North Dakota
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About Ray
Ray, ND is a tiny community located in northwestern North Dakota with an estimated population of 756.
Officially, Ray is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 573 residents per square mile.
📰 Ray News Today
- Ray James Jr., North Dakota State Bison, Linebacker 247Sports · Aug 15
- City leaders in Ray weighing a ban of synthetic kratom over health concerns - KFYR-TV KFYR-TV · Jun 29
- Ray Sandness Obituary Aug 11, 2026 eastgatefuneral.com · Aug 11
- Ray Sandness Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Bismarck, ND - The Bismarck Tribune Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Nearly $4 billion power plant breaks ground near Ray KX News · May 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ray Unique
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northwestern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Dakota — one of 406 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 15 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Ray Opera House Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Ray
- RAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- RAY HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)756
Rank in state#68 of 355
Land area1.32 sq mi
Density573/sq mi
Coordinates48.3354, -103.1733