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Murray City

Ohio · 341 residents · 0.317 sq mi
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Murray City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,353. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 111 residents. 1% 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 $65,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% 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
341
−25%since 2000
from 452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,076 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+25%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2743363984605221990201020202024Murray City
2024295
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,353
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,838
+32%since 2000
from $12,730 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+53%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(441)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(337)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score2%(7)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+10%since 2000
from 32.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murray City, Ohio?

Murray City, Ohio has about 341 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murray City, Ohio?

The typical household in Murray City, Ohio earns about $32,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murray City, Ohio expensive?

In Murray City, Ohio, the median home is worth about $65,300, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Murray City, Ohio?

About 1.1% of adults age 25 and over in Murray City, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murray City, Ohio?

About 24.9% of people in Murray City, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murray City, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Murray City, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 160 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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