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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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

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%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Murray County Marital Status

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