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Murray

Iowa · 766 residents · 0.8 sq mi
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Murray has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,879. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $45,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

766
+8%since 1990
from 712 in 1990
1990 – 2025
958 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 890 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+13%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5335996667337991990201020202024Murray
2024614
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,879
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,464 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,879
+78%since 1990
from $8,366 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
−11.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,400
+87%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$401
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
78.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
21.8% rent
1.5
+61%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(705)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score5.8%(41)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(745)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score5.2%(40)
5
−11%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.3%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+15%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murray, Iowa?

Murray, Iowa has about 766 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Murray, Iowa?

The typical household in Murray, Iowa earns about $29,879 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 $45,400, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Murray, Iowa?

About 5.4% 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 8.2% of people in Murray, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murray, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Murray, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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