Murray County Population

1900–2026

13,753

2026 projection

0.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Murray County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202613,753-520.38%
202513,805-520.38%
202413,857+860.62%
202313,771+780.57%
202213,693-360.26%
202113,729-1441.04%
202013,873-2081.48%
201914,081+1040.74%
201813,977+500.36%
201713,927+50.04%

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Murray County Demographics

41.6median age

Median age

Female42.7 yrs
Male40.7 yrs

Adults

10,630
2,840 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults7,790 other adults

Sex

Female 49.2% · 6,773Male 50.8% · 6,980

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 138 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Murray County Income

$66,322median household income

Median household income

$66,322

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,626

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.7%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Murray County Marital Status

50% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married50%50%50%
Never married26%31%22%
Divorced13%14%12%
Widowed9%4%14%
Separated2%2%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201