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Murtaugh

Idaho · 115 residents · 0.225 sq mi
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Murtaugh has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,333. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115
−17%since 2000
from 139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
511 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+8%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
62871121371621990201020202024Murtaugh
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,333
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,929 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,041
+82%since 2000
from $9,934 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade28%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food12%
US avg: 2.4%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−46%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.3%(46)
Diversity Score
40
+159%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murtaugh, Idaho?

Murtaugh, Idaho has about 115 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murtaugh, Idaho?

The typical household in Murtaugh, Idaho earns about $48,333 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 $66,300, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Murtaugh, Idaho?

About 3.3% 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 17.3% of people in Murtaugh, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murtaugh, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Murtaugh, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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