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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Murray Micro

Murray, KY · 1 counties · 30,735 residents · 384.85 sq mi
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Murray has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,408. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $50,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

30,735
−10%vs 2000
vs 34,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
80 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.7
−5%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
30K32K35K37K40K1990201020202024Murray
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,408
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,134 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,434
−37%vs 2000
vs $16,566 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$272
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $427 in 2000
US average: $450
72.4%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.4% in 2000
27.6% rent
2.6
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(29,523)
Black3.3%(999)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(86)
Asian0.5%(165)
Other0.2%(48)
Diversity Score10.2%(3,126)
10
−32%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.1%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Murray, KY?

Murray, KY has about 30,735 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Murray, KY?

The typical household in Murray, KY earns about $19,408 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 $50,000, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Murray, KY?

About 19.4% 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 17.7% of people in Murray, KY live below the federal poverty line.

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

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