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Murray County

Oklahoma · 13,805 residents (2025 est.) · 416.375 sq mi
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Murray County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,322. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $159,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,753
+9%since 2000
from 12,623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 31 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,805 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K14K14K1990201020202024Murray County
202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(782)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(764)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(1,032)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.4%(878)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(820)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.1%(1,530)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(1,684)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.5%(1,582)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.4%(1,841)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.4%(1,569)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.5%(896)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.7%(375)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,322
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,294 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,820
+123%since 2000
from $16,084 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+21%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,800
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$881
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+24%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Murray County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(9,998)
Black1.9%(236)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(397)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69%(9,496)
Black1.1%(152)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(994)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.6%(3,111)
Diversity Score
58
+22%since 2009
from 48 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
11
+62%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.9%(814)
Puerto Rican0.2%(34)
Dominican0.2%(24)
Ancestry
English10.9%(1,498)
German9%(1,242)
Irish8.9%(1,220)
American6.7%(919)
Scottish2.1%(290)
Italian1.4%(193)
Norwegian1.2%(165)
Dutch0.9%(128)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(111)
British0.7%(93)
French0.6%(86)
Polish0.6%(85)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.4%(51)
Swedish0.2%(33)
West Indian0.2%(30)
Greek0.2%(29)
Czech0.2%(24)
Danish0.2%(22)
Portuguese0.1%(17)
Serbian0.1%(13)
Welsh0.1%(12)
Belgian0.1%(9)
Croatian0.1%(8)
Canadian0.1%(7)
Finnish0%(6)
Swiss0%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.7%(1,740)
Married51.9%(2,941)
Widowed3.8%(218)
Divorced13.5%(767)
Women 15+
Never married21.9%(1,209)
Married52%(2,862)
Widowed13.8%(762)
Divorced12.3%(676)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murray County, Oklahoma?

Murray County, Oklahoma has about 13,753 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Murray County, Oklahoma earns about $66,322 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murray County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Murray County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $159,800, and the typical rent is about $881 a month.

How educated are people in Murray County, Oklahoma?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Murray County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murray County, Oklahoma?

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

Has Murray County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Murray County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,711 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 7908.01Census Tract 7907.01Census Tract 7908.02Census Tract 7906Census Tract 7907.02
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 73086ZIP 73030ZIP 73032
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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