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Murtaugh

Idaho · 124 residents (2025 est.) · 0.225 sq mi
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Murtaugh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $253,800. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 130%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
−7%since 2000
from 139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
573 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.2
−20%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:124 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
62871121371621990201020202024Murtaugh
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,929 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,663
+148%since 2000
from $9,934 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.234
−44%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction23.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,800
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+80.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+106%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(41)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other1.6%(2)
Diversity Score58.1%(75)
Diversity Score
58
+273%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+111%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% 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
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.2%
−32.2 ptssince 2013
from 62.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+32.8 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.0%
+30.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murtaugh, Idaho?

Murtaugh, Idaho has about 129 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murtaugh, Idaho?

The typical household in Murtaugh, Idaho earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murtaugh, Idaho expensive?

In Murtaugh, Idaho, the median home is worth about $253,800.

How educated are people in Murtaugh, Idaho?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Murtaugh, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murtaugh, Idaho?

About 10.4% of people in Murtaugh, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murtaugh, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Murtaugh, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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