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Murillo

Texas · 8,883 residents · 5.787 sq mi
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Murillo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,609. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $164,100. At a median age of 26.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

8,883
+4%since 2023
from 8,511 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,535 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 1,471 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
26.2
+6%since 2023
from 24.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
6K7K8K9K9K201020202024Murillo
20249K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,609
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $68,140 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$22,496
+12%since 2023
from $20,165 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
19.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.402
−2%since 2023
from 0.412 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$164,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $155,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$748
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $720 in 2023
US average: $1,442
80.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
19.1% rent
11.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
22.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
56.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.3
+2%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.2%(8,440)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(176)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.1%(8,800)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(206)
2
+12%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+10%since 2023
from 19.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
76.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
10.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
70.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
18.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
23.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
51.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
19.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
25.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
14.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
86.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murillo, Texas?

Murillo, Texas has about 8,883 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murillo, Texas?

The typical household in Murillo, Texas earns about $70,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murillo, Texas expensive?

In Murillo, Texas, the median home is worth about $164,100, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Murillo, Texas?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Murillo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murillo, Texas?

About 19.2% of people in Murillo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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