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Murray County

State:
Minnesota
County Seat:
Slayton

Murray County's estimated 2025 population is 8,067 with a growth rate of 0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Murray County is the 75th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 8,697 and has seen a growth of -7.24% since that time.

8,067
Total Population
11
Population Density (mi²)
75
Population Rank (State)
9 0.11%
Annual Population Growth

Murray County Population

Murray County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Murray County includes 91.24% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,40891.24%
Two or more races3033.73%
Other race2402.96%
Asian981.21%
Black or African American500.62%
Native American200.25%

Murray County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Murray County's average per capita income is $46,832. Household income levels show a median of $74,475. The poverty rate stands at 8.09%.

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$102,240-
Families$93,387$110,690
Households$74,475$90,524
Non Families$38,578$50,727

$46,832

Average Income

$74,475

Median Household Income

8.09%

Poverty Rate