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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Murray County

Georgia · 36,506 residents · 344.494 sq mi
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Murray County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,996. Population has grown 40% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

36,506
+40%since 1990
from 26,147 in 1990
1990 – 2025
106 / sq mi
+40%since 1990
from 76 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
+7%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K29K33K38K42K1990201020202024Murray County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,996
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,517 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,230
+53%since 1990
from $10,575 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$446
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $332 in 1990
US average: $602
73.7%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
26.3% rent
1.9
−4%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(25,957)
Black0.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(204)
Asian0.2%(43)
Diversity Score3.7%(968)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(33,890)
Black0.5%(191)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(2,006)
Asian0.2%(89)
Diversity Score14.9%(5,443)
15
+303%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.1%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 52.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murray County, Georgia?

Murray County, Georgia has about 36,506 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Murray County, Georgia earns about $36,996 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 $68,700, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Murray County, Georgia?

About 7.2% 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 12.7% of people in Murray County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murray County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Murray County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,359 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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