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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Murray County

Oklahoma · 12,042 residents · 416.375 sq mi
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Murray County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,321. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $34,500. With a median age of 39.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,042
−5%vs 2000
vs 12,623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.0
−2%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$18,321
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,294 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,439
−41%vs 2000
vs $16,084 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.8%
+7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$246
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $377 in 2000
US average: $450
72.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.2% in 2000
27.5% rent
1.9
+11%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(9,998)
Black1.9%(236)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(397)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(1,893)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(10,568)
Black0.7%(84)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(137)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.5%(1,390)
Diversity Score29.2%(3,520)
29
+95%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.0%
−10.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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, Oklahoma?

Murray County, Oklahoma has about 12,042 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Murray County, Oklahoma earns about $18,321 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 $34,500, and the typical rent is about $246 a month.

How educated are people in Murray County, Oklahoma?

About 13.5% 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 21.8% of people in Murray County, Oklahoma 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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