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Murtaugh

Idaho · 120 residents · 0.225 sq mi
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Murtaugh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,929. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,700. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120
−14%vs 2000
vs 139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.3
−12%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
62871121371621990201020202024Murtaugh
2024129
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 58.3%(10)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 913.3%(16)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.3%(10)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 194.2%(5)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245%(6)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3413.3%(16)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4419.2%(23)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 545.8%(7)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 649.2%(11)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 745.8%(7)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 847.5%(9)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,929
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,929 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,499
−14%vs 2000
vs $9,934 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
22.5%
+6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,700
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$213
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $358 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−11.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.5% in 2000
38.3% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Murtaugh on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(8)
Asian2.5%(3)
Other6.7%(8)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican31.8%(41)
Asian origin
Chinese0.8%(1)
Ancestry
English14.7%(19)
German7.8%(10)
Italian3.9%(5)
Polish3.9%(5)
Irish2.3%(3)
Danish1.6%(2)
Swedish1.6%(2)
Welsh1.6%(2)
French0.8%(1)
Scottish0.8%(1)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.8%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married46%(29)
Married15.9%(10)
Widowed30.2%(19)
Divorced7.9%(5)
Women 15+
Never married38.9%(14)
Married27.8%(10)
Widowed5.6%(2)
Divorced27.8%(10)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murtaugh, Idaho?

Murtaugh, Idaho has about 120 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Murtaugh, Idaho?

The typical household in Murtaugh, Idaho earns about $13,929 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 $30,700, and the typical rent is about $213 a month.

How educated are people in Murtaugh, Idaho?

About 5.5% 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 22.5% of people in Murtaugh, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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

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