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Murtaugh

Idaho · 114 residents · 0.225 sq mi
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Murtaugh has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,583. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,800. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114
−18%since 2000
from 139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
507 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
−10%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
62871121371621990201020202024Murtaugh
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,583
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,109
+143%since 2000
from $9,934 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance31.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical31.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(37)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other6.2%(7)
Diversity Score65.6%(75)
Diversity Score
66
+322%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.1 min
+142%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 62.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murtaugh, Idaho?

Murtaugh, Idaho has about 114 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murtaugh, Idaho?

The typical household in Murtaugh, Idaho earns about $59,583 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 $101,800.

How educated are people in Murtaugh, Idaho?

About 7.4% 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 3.1% 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 6 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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