Murray, KY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2022 Population
37,345
0.145% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mitch McConnell
Republican Party
US Senator
Rand Paul
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
35.6
1.39% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
18.7%
1.66% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$48,276
8.4% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$169,100
14.2% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
17,388
2.35% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Murray, KY had a population of 37.3k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $48,276. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Murray, KY grew from 37,291 to 37,345, a 0.145% increase and its median household income grew from $44,534 to $48,276, a 8.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Murray, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.66%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.6%), and White (Hispanic) (1.32%).

None of the households in Murray, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Murray, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Murray, KY are Murray State University (2,172 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Murray, KY was $169,100, and the homeownership rate was 64.4%.

Most people in Murray, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Murray, KY was 2 cars per household.

Murray, KY borders Clarksville, TN-KY, Mayfield, KY, and Paris, TN.

Population & Diversity

Murray, KY is home to a population of 37.3k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.45% of Murray, KY residents were born outside of the country (1.29k people).

In 2022, there were 26.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.1k people) in Murray, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 994 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.5%
2022 Citizenship
98.5%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.5% of Murray, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Murray, KY was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Murray, KY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    33.1k ± 174
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.25k ± 171
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    994 ± 205
2.81%
Hispanic Population
1.05k people

In 2022, there were 26.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.1k people) in Murray, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 994 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.81% of the people in Murray, KY are hispanic (1.05k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Murray, KY as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    28,651 ± 4,142 people
  2. Cuba
    14,970 ± 2,999 people
  3. India
    12,312 ± 2,720 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 28,651 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,970 and India with 12,312.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.45%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.29k people
3.26%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.22k people

As of 2022, 3.45% of Murray, KY residents (1.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Murray, KY was 3.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    477 ± 108
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    352 ± 117
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    227 ± 102

Murray, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Murray, KY employs 17.4k people. The largest industries in Murray, KY are Educational Services (2,908 people), Manufacturing (2,117 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,074 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,000), Utilities ($71,450), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($69,545).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,220. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

17.4k
2022 Value
± 1,002
−2.35%
1 Year decline
± 8.16%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Murray, KY declined at a rate of −2.35%, from 17.8k employees to 17.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Murray, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,074 people), Management Occupations (1,646 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,641 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Murray, KY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

17.4k
2022 Value
± 1,002
−2.35%
1 Year decline
± 8.16%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Murray, KY declined at a rate of −2.35%, from 17.8k employees to 17.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Murray, KY, are Educational Services (2,908 people), Manufacturing (2,117 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,074 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Murray, KY, though some of these residents may live in Murray, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$37,675
Median earning men ± $4,111
$24,981
Median earning women ± $2,873

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,216), Wholesale Trade ($58,452), and Public Administration ($53,664).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($41,481), Public Administration ($40,064), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($35,536).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.51%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 319
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 233
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 193
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell
Senator from Kentucky2
Assumed office on January 3, 1985
Rand Paul
Senator from Kentucky3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Murray, KY awarded 2,172 degrees. The student population of Murray, KY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,516 male students and 5,963 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Murray, KY are White (1,784 and 82.4%), followed by Black or African American (121 and 5.59%), Unknown (87 and 4.02%), and Two or More Races (79 and 3.65%).

The largest universities in Murray, KY by number of degrees awarded are Murray State University (2,172 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Murray, KY are General Business (168 and 7.73%), General Studies (91 and 4.19%), and Registered Nursing (91 and 4.19%).

The median tuition cost in Murray, KY for a public four year colleges is $8,196 for in-state students and $17,652 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Murray, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 9,479 (37.1% men and 62.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 9,479 students enrolled in Murray, KY, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,327 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 91 degrees awarded
  2. 91 degrees awarded
  3. 78 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Murray, KY was General Studies with 91 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Murray, KY according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,172 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Murray State University with 2,172 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 790 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Murray, KY, which is 0.572 times less than the 1,382 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,784 degrees mean that there were 14.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 121 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,196) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,236) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,260) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.821% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (766k), and Secondary Education (551k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Murray, KY was $169,100 in 2022, which is 0.6 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $148,100 to $169,100, a 14.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Murray, KY is 64.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Murray, KY have an average commute time of 16.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Murray, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Murray, KY is $48,276. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Murray, KY was Oldham County, KY with a value of $117,334, followed by Spencer County, KY and Boone County, KY, with respective values of $101,118 and $91,697.

Property

$169,100
Median Property Value 2022
±$8,312
$9,539
Median Property Taxes
±$652

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Murray, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Murray, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

64.4%
Homeownership
2022
65.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 64.4% of the housing units in Murray, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Murray, KY was Oldham County, KY with a value of $117,334, followed by Spencer County, KY and Boone County, KY, with respective values of $101,118 and $91,697.

The following map shows all of the counties in Murray, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$48,276
Median Household Income
± $4,599
14.8k
Number of Households
± 889

In 2022, the median household income of the 14.8k households in Murray, KY grew to $48,276 from the previous year's value of $44,534.

The following chart displays the households in Murray, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Murray, KY is from Kentucky.
0.452
2022 Wage GINI in Kentucky
0.453
2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2022, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.286% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (78.6%)
  2. Carpooled (7.93%)
  3. Walked (7.78%)

In 2022, 78.6% of workers in Murray, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.93%) and those who walked to work (7.78%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

16.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Murray, KY have a shorter commute time (16.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.641% of the workforce in Murray, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Murray, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Murray, KY have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Murray, KY (6.41k out of 34.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Murray, KY is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

93% of the population of Murray, KY has health coverage, with 45.7% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1551 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.977% increase from the previous year (1536 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1512 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 365 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,551 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kentucky

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,551 patients per year. This represents a 0.977% increase from the previous year (1,536 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kentucky in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 28.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.03%
Uninsured
45.7%
Employer Coverage
19.6%
Medicaid
13.4%
Medicare
12.7%
Non-Group
1.56%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Murray, KY grew by 6.37% from 6.61% to 7.03%.

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