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Murchison

Texas · 594 residents · 1.578 sq mi
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Murchison has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
594
Unchangedsince 2000
from 592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
376 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+18%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3894795696587481990201020202024Murchison
2024568
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,857
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,281 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,282
+29%since 2000
from $14,986 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−44.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−29%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(519)
Black1.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.8%(165)
Diversity Score
28
+83%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+5%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murchison, Texas?

Murchison, Texas has about 594 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murchison, Texas?

The typical household in Murchison, Texas earns about $57,857 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 $66,800, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Murchison, Texas?

About 16.4% 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 19.4% 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 83 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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