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Murillo

Texas · 7,344 residents · 5.787 sq mi
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Murillo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,422. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,800. At a median age of 26.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
7,344
−3%vs 2011
vs 7,562 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,269 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 1,307 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
26.6
−4%vs 2011
vs 27.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,422
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,119 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,370
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $12,327 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.445 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $87,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $545 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−31.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.6% in 2011
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+1%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.6%(7,305)
Asian0.6%(49)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.3%(624)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(190)
Black0.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino96.1%(7,060)
Asian0.8%(56)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.2%(676)
Diversity Score
9
+11%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 20.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.9% in 2011
Female
52.0%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
Foreign born
25.4%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murillo, Texas?

Murillo, Texas has about 7,344 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murillo, Texas?

The typical household in Murillo, Texas earns about $37,422 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 $82,800, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Murillo, Texas?

About 8.5% 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 29.2% of people in Murillo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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