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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Murray

Kentucky · 14,950 residents · 11.665 sq mi
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Murray has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,647. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $81,800. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,950
+4%since 1990
from 14,439 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,282 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,238 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
26.5
−2%since 1990
from 26.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K15K17K18K20K1990201020202024Murray
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,647
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,961 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,389
+57%since 1990
from $9,771 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$417
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
48.1%
−8.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
51.9% rent
3.2
−2%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(13,333)
Black6.4%(921)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(41)
Asian1.1%(165)
Diversity Score18.5%(2,671)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(13,069)
Black6.7%(999)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(259)
Asian2.7%(400)
Diversity Score25.9%(3,865)
26
+40%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.1%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 11.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murray, Kentucky?

Murray, Kentucky has about 14,950 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Murray, Kentucky?

The typical household in Murray, Kentucky earns about $25,647 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murray, Kentucky expensive?

In Murray, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $81,800, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Murray, Kentucky?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Murray, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murray, Kentucky?

About 22.1% of people in Murray, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murray, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Murray, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 511 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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