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Murdo

County:
Jones County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.629
State:
South Dakota

Murdo is a city located in Jones County, South Dakota. Murdo has a 2026 population of 457. It is also the county seat of Jones County. Murdo is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -4.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 477 in 2020.

The median household income in Murdo is $67,045 with a poverty rate of 21.73%. The median age in Murdo is 33.7 years: 33.2 years for males, and 33.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.8 males.

457
Total Population
726
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.65%
Growth

Murdo Population

Murdo Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026457-3-0.65%
2025460-4-0.86%
202446481.75%
2023456-1-0.22%
202245700%
2021457-20-4.19%
202047740.85%
2019444-1-0.22%
201844520.45%
2017443-6-1.34%
201644951.13%
2015444-19-4.1%
2014463-8-1.7%
2013471-11-2.28%
2012482-6-1.23%
201148800%
201049240.82%

Median Age

Overall: 33.7 years
Female: 33.8 years
Male: 33.2 years

Murdo Adults

There are 425 adults, (143 of whom are seniors) in Murdo.

Sex Ratio

Female: 306 (51.1%)
Male: 293 (48.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Murdo includes 68.78% White, 27.55% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White41268.78%
Native American16527.55%
Two or more races193.17%
Other race30.5%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races81.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White41268.78%
Native American16527.55%
Two or more races111.84%
Other race30.5%

Murdo Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Murdo 's average per capita income is $41,042. Household income levels show a median of $67,045. The poverty rate stands at 21.73%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$103,393-
Families$90,625$95,251
Households$67,045$84,670
Non Families$40,625$55,118

$41,042

Average Income

$67,045

Median Household Income

21.73%

Poverty Rate

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)