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Murchison

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.578
State:
Texas

Murchison is a city located in Henderson County, Texas. Murchison has a 2026 population of 519. Murchison is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 1.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 510 in 2020.

The median household income in Murchison is $56,908 with a poverty rate of 21.3%. The median age in Murchison is 39 years: 42.1 years for males, and 35.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.6 males.

519
Total Population
329
Density (mi²)
2 0.39%
Growth

Murchison Population

Murchison Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202651920.39%
202551710.19%
202451610.19%
202351530.59%
202251200%
202151220.39%
202051010.2%
201960510.17%
201860450.83%
201759961.01%
201659330.51%
2015590-2-0.34%
201459240.68%
2013588-4-0.68%
2012592-1-0.17%
2011593-1-0.17%
201059200%

Median Age

Overall: 39 years
Female: 35.6 years
Male: 42.1 years

Murchison Adults

There are 451 adults, (155 of whom are seniors) in Murchison.

Sex Ratio

Female: 298 (52.5%)
Male: 270 (47.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Murchison includes 82.22% White, 5.81% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White46782.22%
Two or more races569.86%
Other race335.81%
Black or African American111.94%
Native American10.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White508.8%
Two or more races417.22%
Other race335.81%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White41773.42%
Two or more races152.64%
Black or African American111.94%
Native American10.18%

Murchison Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Murchison 's average per capita income is $40,125. Household income levels show a median of $56,908. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%.

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$57,417-
Families$56,964$78,311
Households$56,908$74,850
Non Families$45,909$52,234

$40,125

Average Income

$56,908

Median Household Income

21.3%

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)