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Murphysboro

Illinois · 7,970 residents · 5.248 sq mi
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Murphysboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,013. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 5,325 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,800. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,970
−40%since 2000
from 13,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,519 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 2,533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+67%since 2000
from 22.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K10K12K14K1990201020202024Murphysboro
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,013
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,551 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,864
+39%since 2000
from $13,527 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+36%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(10,444)
Black15.6%(2,073)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(361)
Asian1%(136)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.2%(5,479)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(6,247)
Black15.1%(1,206)
Hispanic / Latino3%(236)
Asian0.5%(42)
Other1.3%(105)
Diversity Score42.4%(3,383)
Diversity Score
42
+3%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murphysboro, Illinois?

Murphysboro, Illinois has about 7,970 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murphysboro, Illinois?

The typical household in Murphysboro, Illinois earns about $30,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murphysboro, Illinois expensive?

In Murphysboro, Illinois, the median home is worth about $74,800, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Murphysboro, Illinois?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Murphysboro, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murphysboro, Illinois?

About 25.2% of people in Murphysboro, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murphysboro, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Murphysboro, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,206 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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