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Murphysboro

County:
Jackson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.248
State:
Illinois

Murphysboro is a city located in Jackson County, Illinois. Murphysboro has a 2026 population of 7,044. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Murphysboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually but its population has decreased by -0.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,078 in 2020.

7K
Total Population
1,342
Density (mi²)
40 0.57%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)