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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Murray County

Georgia · 26,147 residents · 344.494 sq mi
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Murray County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,517. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 10,359 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

26,147
−28%vs 2000
vs 36,506 in 2000
1990 – 2025
76 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 32.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
25K29K33K38K42K1990201020202024Murray County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,517
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,996 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,575
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,230 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$332
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $446 in 2000
US average: $450
75.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
1.9
+4%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(33,890)
Black0.5%(191)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(2,006)
Asian0.2%(89)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.9%(5,443)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(25,957)
Black0.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(204)
Asian0.2%(43)
Other0.3%(80)
Diversity Score3.7%(968)
4
−75%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
52.1%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Murray County, Georgia?

Murray County, Georgia has about 26,147 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Murray County, Georgia?

The typical household in Murray County, Georgia earns about $26,517 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murray County, Georgia expensive?

In Murray County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $51,400, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.

How educated are people in Murray County, Georgia?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Murray County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murray County, Georgia?

About 11.3% of people in Murray County, Georgia 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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