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Murray

Utah · 53,297 residents (2025 est.) · 12.296 sq mi
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Murray is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,746. Population has grown 48% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $507,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,188
+48%since 2000
from 34,024 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,082 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 2,767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+25%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:53,297 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
29K35K41K47K53K1990201020202024Murray
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,746
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,569 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,071
+123%since 2000
from $21,094 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+3%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$507,500
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $656 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+69%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(29,805)
Black0.9%(303)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(2,549)
Asian1.8%(615)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.9%(8,134)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(36,298)
Black1.8%(910)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(7,497)
Asian5%(2,505)
Other5.9%(2,978)
Diversity Score56%(28,122)
Diversity Score
56
+134%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 87.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murray, Utah?

Murray, Utah has about 50,188 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murray, Utah?

The typical household in Murray, Utah earns about $90,746 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murray, Utah expensive?

In Murray, Utah, the median home is worth about $507,500, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.

How educated are people in Murray, Utah?

About 41.9% of adults age 25 and over in Murray, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murray, Utah?

About 6.0% of people in Murray, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murray, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Murray, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,906 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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