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Murtaugh

Idaho · 139 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 $23,929. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 3% 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 $60,600. Households here earn about 36% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

139
+16%since 1990
from 120 in 1990
1990 – 2025
618 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 533 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+13%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
62871121371621990201020202024Murtaugh
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,929
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,929 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,934
+17%since 1990
from $8,499 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$358
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
73.5%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
26.5% rent
2.5
+15%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(8)
Asian2.5%(3)
Diversity Score33.3%(40)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15.6%(22)
16
−53%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.1%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.4%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−8%since 1990
from 17.5 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 Murtaugh, Idaho?

Murtaugh, Idaho has about 139 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Murtaugh, Idaho?

The typical household in Murtaugh, Idaho earns about $23,929 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 $60,600, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Murtaugh, Idaho?

About 3.1% 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 15.8% 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 19 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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