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Murray

Kentucky · 17,307 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 $31,827. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,200. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,307
+16%since 2000
from 14,950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,484 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,282 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.3
+7%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K17K18K20K1990201020202024Murray
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,827
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,647 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,701
+28%since 2000
from $15,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
56.1% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+56%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(13,069)
Black6.7%(999)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(259)
Asian2.7%(400)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.9%(3,865)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(14,125)
Black6.4%(1,099)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(798)
Asian2.1%(357)
Other3.6%(629)
Diversity Score37.8%(6,536)
Diversity Score
38
+46%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+9%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murray, Kentucky?

Murray, Kentucky has about 17,307 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murray, Kentucky?

The typical household in Murray, Kentucky earns about $31,827 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 $158,200, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Murray, Kentucky?

About 36.7% 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 26.6% 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 2,868 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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