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Murray

Utah · 50,637 residents · 12.296 sq mi
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Murray has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,397. Population has grown 49% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $313,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,637
+49%since 2000
from 34,024 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,118 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 2,767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+17%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K35K41K47K53K1990201020202024Murray
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,397
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,569 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,046
+66%since 2000
from $21,094 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$313,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $656 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+45%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(38,123)
Black2.1%(1,084)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(6,652)
Asian3.3%(1,668)
Other4.5%(2,272)
Diversity Score49.1%(24,839)
Diversity Score
49
+105%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murray, Utah?

Murray, Utah has about 50,637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murray, Utah?

The typical household in Murray, Utah earns about $65,397 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 $313,800, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.

How educated are people in Murray, Utah?

About 36.0% 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 6.3% 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 19,355 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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

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