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Murray, KY · 1 counties · 39,421 residents (2025 est.) · 384.85 sq mi
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Murray has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,706. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,224
+12%since 2000
from 34,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
99 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+4%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:39,421 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K35K37K40K1990201020202024Murray
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,706
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,134 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,867
+80%since 2000
from $16,566 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+3%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+35%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(31,688)
Black3.5%(1,200)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(473)
Asian1.3%(443)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(5,111)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(33,204)
Black4%(1,518)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,406)
Asian1.8%(705)
Other3.6%(1,391)
Diversity Score30.1%(11,506)
Segregation Score22.3%(8,517)
Diversity Score
30
+101%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
−24%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

MurrayCENTRAL18,964
What's inside

1 component county

Calloway CountyCENTRAL39,421
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murray, KY?

Murray, KY has about 38,224 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murray, KY?

The typical household in Murray, KY earns about $52,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murray, KY expensive?

In Murray, KY, the median home is worth about $183,200, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Murray, KY?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Murray, KY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murray, KY?

About 17.2% of people in Murray, KY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murray, KY grown since 1990?

Yes, Murray, KY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,489 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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