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Murray County

Oklahoma · 13,904 residents · 416.375 sq mi
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Murray County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,696. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $130,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,904
+10%since 2000
from 12,623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,696
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,294 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,843
+73%since 2000
from $16,084 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,400
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+43%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(9,446)
Black1.1%(153)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(926)
Asian0.3%(45)
Other19.5%(2,706)
Diversity Score55.9%(7,772)
Segregation Score6.9%(962)
Diversity Score
56
+273%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murray County, Oklahoma?

Murray County, Oklahoma has about 13,904 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Murray County, Oklahoma earns about $53,696 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 $130,400, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Murray County, Oklahoma?

About 18.5% 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 16.2% 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 1,862 residents, a change of about 15 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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