Murdo, South Dakota Population 2022
Murdo is a city located in Jones County South Dakota. Murdo has a 2020 population of 417. Murdo is currently declining at a rate of -1.65% annually and its population has decreased by -15.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 492 in 2010.
The average household income in Murdo is $54,529 with a poverty rate of 16.22%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $438 per month, and the median house value is $77,900. The median age in Murdo is 52.3 years, 53.6 years for males, and 51.6 years for females.
Murdo Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murdowas:
- White: 89.41%
- Native American: 10.59%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 397 | 89.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 | 10.59% |
Murdo Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 245 | 1.81 | 64.1 |
| Non Family | 121 | 0 | 41.3 |
| Married | 91 | 2.56 | 86.8 |
| Male | 19 | 2.58 | 100 |
| Female | 14 | 2.93 | 64.3 |
2.53
Average Family Size
1.81
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 3.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 1.17% |
| High School Graduate | 138 | 40.35% |
| Some College | 69 | 20.18% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 10.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 15.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 8.77% |
Murdo Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 316 | 300 | 73 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 38.46%.
Murdo Language by Age
Murdo Language
97.91% of Murdo residents speak only English, while 2.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.09% of the population.
Murdo Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 397 | 46 | 11.59% |
| Native | 47 | 26 | 55.32% |
| Other | NaN% |
16.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.10%
Male Poverty Rate
16.32%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Murdo
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murdo is Native, with 55.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murdo is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.00%.
Murdo Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Murdo Married by Age and Sex
Murdo Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Murdo Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 0.89% |
Murdo Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.96%
Born in Murdo
98.65%
Native Born
1.35%
Foreign Born
1.35%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.65% of Murdo residents were born in the United States, with 63.96% having been born in South Dakota. 1.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 417 | -7 | -1.65% |
| 2021 | 424 | -7 | -1.62% |
| 2020 | 431 | -7 | -1.60% |
| 2019 | 438 | -7 | -1.57% |
| 2018 | 445 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 444 | -4 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 448 | 5 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 443 | -19 | -4.11% |
| 2014 | 462 | -10 | -2.12% |
| 2013 | 472 | -9 | -1.87% |
| 2012 | 481 | -5 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 486 | -6 | -1.22% |
| 2010 | 492 | 0.00% |