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Murray County

Minnesota · 8,179 residents · 704.667 sq mi
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Murray County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,839. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,500. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,179
−11%since 2000
from 9,165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+12%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Murray County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,839
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,966 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,791
+83%since 2000
from $17,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+27%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(8,930)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(135)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(400)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(7,483)
Black0.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(382)
Asian1.3%(105)
Other1.6%(130)
Diversity Score18.7%(1,527)
Segregation Score44.4%(3,629)
Diversity Score
19
+328%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murray County, Minnesota?

Murray County, Minnesota has about 8,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Murray County, Minnesota earns about $62,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murray County, Minnesota expensive?

In Murray County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $132,500, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Murray County, Minnesota?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Murray County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murray County, Minnesota?

About 7.1% of people in Murray County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murray County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Murray County, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,481 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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