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Murchison

Texas · 519 residents (2025 est.) · 1.578 sq mi
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Murchison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,908. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $162,500. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
568
−4%since 2000
from 592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
360 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+11%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:519 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3894795696587481990201020202024Murchison
2024568
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,908
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,281 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,233
+108%since 2000
from $14,986 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+12%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing10.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,097
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+75%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(548)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(36)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(90)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(417)
Black1.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(124)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(16)
Diversity Score51.5%(293)
Diversity Score
52
+239%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.7%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 75.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 90.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murchison, Texas?

Murchison, Texas has about 568 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murchison, Texas?

The typical household in Murchison, Texas earns about $56,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murchison, Texas expensive?

In Murchison, Texas, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in Murchison, Texas?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Murchison, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murchison, Texas?

About 21.3% of people in Murchison, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murchison, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Murchison, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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