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Murray County

Oklahoma · 13,488 residents · 416.375 sq mi
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Murray County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,870. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,488
+7%since 2000
from 12,623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+3%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,870
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,294 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,634
+28%since 2000
from $16,084 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(10,241)
Black1.3%(176)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(662)
Asian0.3%(47)
Other17.1%(2,303)
Diversity Score48.3%(6,515)
Diversity Score
48
+222%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murray County, Oklahoma?

Murray County, Oklahoma has about 13,488 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Murray County, Oklahoma earns about $40,870 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 $77,700, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Murray County, Oklahoma?

About 13.3% 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 15.5% 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 1,446 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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