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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Murray Micro

Murray, KY · 1 counties · 37,191 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 $39,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $105,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% 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
37,191
+9%since 2000
from 34,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
97 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
−1%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K35K37K40K1990201020202024Murray
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,194
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,134 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,951
+26%since 2000
from $16,566 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+5%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(33,672)
Black3.7%(1,375)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(890)
Asian1.7%(650)
Other1.6%(582)
Diversity Score22.1%(8,220)
Diversity Score
22
+48%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 37,191 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murray, KY?

The typical household in Murray, KY earns about $39,194 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 $105,300, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Murray, KY?

About 28.2% 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 17.0% 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 6,456 residents, a change of about 21 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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