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Murphysboro

Illinois · 7,093 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 $37,929. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 6,202 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,900. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
7,093
−47%since 2000
from 13,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,352 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 2,533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+69%since 2000
from 22.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K10K12K14K1990201020202024Murphysboro
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,929
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,551 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,664
+68%since 2000
from $13,527 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
44.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(5,066)
Black16.8%(1,194)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(345)
Asian0.5%(38)
Other3.1%(221)
Diversity Score52.7%(3,737)
Diversity Score
53
+28%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murphysboro, Illinois?

Murphysboro, Illinois has about 7,093 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murphysboro, Illinois?

The typical household in Murphysboro, Illinois earns about $37,929 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 $69,900, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Murphysboro, Illinois?

About 20.7% 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 18.9% 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 2,083 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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