Murray is a city located in Calloway County Kentucky. Murray has a 2024 population of 18,189. It is also the county seat of Calloway County. Murray is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 2.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,775 in 2020.
The average household income in Murray is $56,745 with a poverty rate of 25.27%. The median age in Murray is 25.6 years: 25.9 years for males, and 24.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murray was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,771 | 84.82% |
| Black or African American | 1,109 | 6.37% |
| Two or more races | 589 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 532 | 3.06% |
| Other race | 277 | 1.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 94 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.24% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,611 | 2.17 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Non Family | 3,428 | 1.38 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
| Married | 2,131 | 3.06 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Female | 694 | 3.09 | 32 | 68 |
| Male | 358 | 2.61 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
40.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 517 | 5.8% |
| Associates Degree | 521 | 5.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,818 | 20.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,367 | 15.34% |
| High School Graduate | 2,458 | 27.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 338 | 3.79% |
| Some College | 1,894 | 21.25% |
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 | 7,518 | 6,854 | 2,904 |
| Black | 626 | 589 | 134 |
| Asian | 335 | 216 | 91 |
| Hispanic | 190 | 178 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 184 | 161 | 43 |
| Other Race | 140 | 135 | 11 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,566 | $53,472 | $41,964 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,298 | $70,417 | $58,269 |
| High School Graduate | $25,250 | $29,788 | $20,143 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,279 | $36,429 | $39,567 |
| Overall | $36,140 | $42,583 | $32,322 |
| Some College | $30,831 | $35,469 | $30,168 |
$36,140
Average Earnings
$42,583
Average Male
$32,322
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.68% of Murray residents speak only English, while 5.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,875 | 2,833 | 23.86% |
| Black | 907 | 419 | 46.2% |
| Multiple | 525 | 184 | 35.05% |
| Hispanic | 310 | 110 | 35.48% |
| Other | 250 | 101 | 40.4% |
| Native | 39 | 33 | 84.62% |
| Asian | 517 | 10 | 1.93% |
25.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.89%
Male Poverty Rate
28.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murray is Native, with 84.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murray is Asian, with 1.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.23% |
| High School | 21.49% |
| Some College | 16.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.67% |
| Female Employed | 20.78% |
| Male Employed | 12.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,829 | $81,348 |
| Households | $37,421 | $56,745 |
| Married Families | $89,806 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,891 | $32,717 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.4%
Male Marriage Rate
27.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
600
Number of Veterans
565
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 173 |
| Second Gulf War | 139 |
| First Gulf War | 119 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 166 |
| 55 to 64 | 147 |
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 513 | 4.01% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 14.66% |
| Black | 20 | 2.14% |
| Asian | 11 | 2.47% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 4.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
53.61%
Born in Murray
95.37%
Native Born
4.63%
Foreign Born
2.25%
Non Citizen
2.38%
Naturalized
95.37% of Murray residents were born in the United States, with 53.61% having been born in Kentucky. 2.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,708 | 104 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 18,604 | 104 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 18,500 | 103 | 0.56% |
| 2026 | 18,397 | 104 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 18,293 | 104 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 18,189 | 103 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 18,086 | 135 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 17,951 | 125 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 17,826 | 51 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 17,775 | -1,556 | -8.05% |
| 2019 | 19,331 | 64 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 19,267 | 119 | 0.62% |
| 2017 | 19,148 | 116 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 19,032 | 24 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 19,008 | 375 | 2.01% |
| 2014 | 18,633 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 18,637 | 343 | 1.87% |
| 2012 | 18,294 | 259 | 1.44% |
| 2011 | 18,035 | 200 | 1.12% |
| 2010 | 17,835 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,950 | 511 | 3.54% |
| 1990 | 14,439 | 191 | 1.34% |
| 1980 | 14,248 | 711 | 5.25% |
| 1970 | 13,537 | 4,234 | 45.51% |
| 1960 | 9,303 | 3,268 | 54.15% |
| 1950 | 6,035 | 2,262 | 59.95% |
| 1940 | 3,773 | 882 | 30.51% |
| 1930 | 2,891 | 2,391 | 478.2% |
| 1900 | 500 | -18,208 | -97.33% |