Murphysboro township is located in Jackson County Illinois. Murphysboro township has a 2024 population of 9,235. Murphysboro township is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,452 in 2020.
The average household income in Murphysboro township is $63,585 with a poverty rate of 16.79%. The median age in Murphysboro township is 40.7 years: 41.9 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murphysboro township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,404 | 77.95% |
| Black or African American | 1,021 | 10.75% |
| Other race | 575 | 6.05% |
| Two or more races | 391 | 4.12% |
| Asian | 97 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,211 | 2.22 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Non Family | 1,759 | 1.14 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Married | 1,595 | 3.08 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Female | 680 | 2.95 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
| Male | 177 | 2.33 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
59.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 475 | 7.17% |
| Associates Degree | 657 | 9.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 973 | 14.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 880 | 13.28% |
| High School Graduate | 1,857 | 28.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 154 | 2.32% |
| Some College | 1,633 | 24.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,422 | 4,958 | 1,629 |
| Black | 682 | 629 | 100 |
| Hispanic | 324 | 219 | 56 |
| Other Race | 242 | 139 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 103 | 14 |
| Asian | 73 | 73 | 60 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,801 | $40,313 | $42,911 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,972 | $54,792 | $53,036 |
| High School Graduate | $22,275 | $0 | $18,036 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $63,220 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,162 | $45,079 | $29,643 |
| Some College | $35,714 | $44,828 | $29,316 |
$35,162
Average Earnings
$45,079
Average Male
$29,643
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.89% of Murphysboro township residents speak only English, while 10.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,196 | 960 | 13.34% |
| Black | 982 | 270 | 27.49% |
| Hispanic | 722 | 212 | 29.36% |
| Other | 574 | 165 | 28.75% |
| Multiple | 385 | 110 | 28.57% |
| Asian | 97 | 23 | 23.71% |
16.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.66%
Male Poverty Rate
19.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murphysboro township is Hispanic, with 29.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murphysboro township is White, with 13.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.99% |
| Some College | 9.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.59% |
| Male Employed | 5.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,241 | $76,889 |
| Households | $50,455 | $63,585 |
| Married Families | $88,594 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,620 | $44,211 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
625
Number of Veterans
552
Male Veterans
73
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 284 |
| First Gulf War | 267 |
| Second Gulf War | 138 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 247 |
| 55 to 64 | 192 |
| 35 to 54 | 84 |
| 75+ | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 564 | 9.6% |
| Black | 47 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 9.16% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 8.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.03%
Born in Murphysboro township
95.87%
Native Born
4.13%
Foreign Born
2.34%
Non Citizen
1.79%
Naturalized
95.87% of Murphysboro township residents were born in the United States, with 71.03% having been born in Illinois. 2.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,905 | -66 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 8,971 | -66 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 9,037 | -66 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 9,103 | -66 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 9,169 | -66 | -0.71% |
| 2024 | 9,235 | -66 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 9,301 | -66 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 9,367 | -30 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 9,397 | -55 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 9,452 | -382 | -3.88% |
| 2019 | 9,834 | -92 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 9,926 | -124 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 10,050 | -155 | -1.52% |
| 2016 | 10,205 | -74 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 10,279 | -63 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 10,342 | -77 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 10,419 | -73 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 10,492 | -61 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 10,553 | -16 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 10,569 | 0 | 0% |