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Murray Micro

Murray, KY · 1 counties · 34,177 residents · 384.85 sq mi
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The short version

Murray has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,134. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $77,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% 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

Total population
34,177
+11%since 1990
from 30,735 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 80 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.5
+6%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K35K37K40K1990201020202024Murray
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,134
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,408 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,566
+59%since 1990
from $10,434 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.6%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$427
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(29,523)
Black3.3%(999)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(86)
Asian0.5%(165)
Diversity Score10.2%(3,126)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(31,688)
Black3.5%(1,200)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(473)
Asian1.3%(443)
Diversity Score15%(5,111)
Diversity Score
15
+47%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.9%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
−19%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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 34,177 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Murray, KY?

The typical household in Murray, KY earns about $30,134 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 $77,400, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Murray, KY?

About 24.0% 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 16.6% 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 3,442 residents, a change of about 11 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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