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Murray County

Georgia · 39,973 residents · 344.494 sq mi
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Murray County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,133. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,973
+9%since 2000
from 36,506 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+19%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K29K33K38K42K1990201020202024Murray County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,133
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,996 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,208
+43%since 2000
from $16,230 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+29%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(32,164)
Black0.7%(263)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(5,914)
Asian0.3%(127)
Other1.9%(754)
Diversity Score38%(15,208)
Segregation Score26.2%(10,457)
Diversity Score
38
+155%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+80%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murray County, Georgia?

Murray County, Georgia has about 39,973 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Murray County, Georgia earns about $51,133 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 $122,100, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Murray County, Georgia?

About 10.6% 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 16.0% 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 13,826 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 107Census Tract 102.04Census Tract 105Census Tract 106Census Tract 103Census Tract 101Census Tract 102.03Census Tract 104.01Census Tract 104.02Census Tract 102.01
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 30705ZIP 30711ZIP 30751ZIP 30708ZIP 30724
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