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Murray

Iowa · 600 residents (2025 est.) · 0.8 sq mi
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Murray has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,500. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,800. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
614
−20%since 2000
from 766 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
768 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
−13%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:600 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5335996667337991990201020202024Murray
2024614
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,879 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,133
+163%since 2000
from $14,879 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+19%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−19%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(745)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(520)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(23)
Asian2.1%(13)
Other9.4%(58)
Diversity Score34%(209)
Diversity Score
34
+557%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+28.5 ptssince 2017
from 57.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murray, Iowa?

Murray, Iowa has about 614 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murray, Iowa?

The typical household in Murray, Iowa earns about $65,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murray, Iowa expensive?

In Murray, Iowa, the median home is worth about $80,800, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Murray, Iowa?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Murray, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murray, Iowa?

About 8.0% of people in Murray, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murray, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Murray, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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