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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Murray County

Oklahoma · 12,623 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 $30,294. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

12,623
+5%since 1990
from 12,042 in 1990
1990 – 2025
30 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 29 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+2%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K13K14K14K1990201020202024Murray County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,294
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,321 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,084
+70%since 1990
from $9,439 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$377
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
25.8% rent
1.7
−10%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(10,568)
Black0.7%(84)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(137)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score29.2%(3,520)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(9,998)
Black1.9%(236)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(397)
Asian0.3%(38)
Diversity Score15%(1,893)
15
−49%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.3%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−22%since 1990
from 19.7 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, Oklahoma?

Murray County, Oklahoma has about 12,623 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Murray County, Oklahoma earns about $30,294 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 $51,500, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Murray County, Oklahoma?

About 14.9% 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 14.1% 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 581 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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