Murray, KY

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2019 Population

19,171

0.704% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

26.5

0.379% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

31.7%

6.88% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$30,576

4.06% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$157,500

2.94% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

9,258

3.63% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Murray, KY had a population of 19.2k people with a median age of 26.5 and a median household income of $30,576. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Murray, KY grew from 19,037 to 19,171, a 0.704% increase and its median household income grew from $29,384 to $30,576, a 4.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Murray, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.05%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.49%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.15%), and White (Hispanic) (1.93%). 0% of the households in Murray, KY speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

95.7% of the residents in Murray, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Murray, KY are Murray State University (2,145 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Murray, KY was $157,500, and the homeownership rate was 38.5%. Most people in Murray, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Murray, KY was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Murray, KY is home to a population of 19.2k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 6.6% of Murray, KY residents were born outside of the country (1.27k people).

In 2019, there were 14.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.4k people) in Murray, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 669 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Murray, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.4k ± 219
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.16k ± 204
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
669 ± 187

2.91%

Hispanic Population

557 people

2.91% of the people in Murray, KY are hispanic (557 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.27k people

8.66%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.65k people

As of 2019, 6.6% of Murray, KY residents (1.27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Murray, KY was 8.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Murray, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 9.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Murray, KY was 26.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 26, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 30. But people in Murray, KY are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Murray, KY residents was 26.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
31,769 ± 4,360 people
India
12,409 ± 2,731 people
Cuba
11,319 ± 2,609 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 31,769 Kentucky residents, followed by India with 12,409 and Cuba with 11,319.

Citizenship

95.7%

2019 Citizenship

93.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 95.7% of Murray, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Murray, KY was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Murray, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
212 ± 104
Vietnam
190 ± 93
Gulf War (1990s)
59 ± 56

Murray, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Kentucky. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kentucky, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Kentucky across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Murray, KY is $30,576. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Murray, KY was Census Tract 106 with a value of $54,347, followed by Census Tract 105 and Census Tract 104, with respective values of $41,031 and $29,167.

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,437. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Murray, KY employs 9.26k people. The largest industries in Murray, KY are Educational Services (2,732 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,133 people), and Retail Trade (1,107 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($88,553), Public Administration ($41,813), and Manufacturing ($39,041).

Wages

Median Household Income

$30,576

2019 value

± $3,947

4.06%

1 Year Growth

± 19%

Households in Murray, KY have a median annual income of $30,576, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $29,384 in 2018, which represents a 4.06% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Murray, KY compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

$59,994

Average Male Salary in Kentucky

± $1,633

$44,437

Average Female Salary in Kentucky

± $1,156

In 2019, full-time male employees in Kentucky made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Kentucky by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Kentucky

Asian
$58,983 ± $10,861
White
$46,691 ± $986
American Indian
$38,377 ± $15,879

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Kentucky workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Kentucky.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Kentucky by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Murray, KY is from Kentucky.

0.456

2019 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.456

2018 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2019, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.114% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 106
Census Tract 105
Census Tract 104

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Murray, KY was Census Tract 106 with a value of $54,347, followed by Census Tract 105 and Census Tract 104, with respective values of $41,031 and $29,167.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

31.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Murray, KY (4.94k out of 15.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
3,763 ± 460
Black
616 ± 210
Two Or More
438 ± 242

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

9.26k

2019 Value

± 714

3.63%

1 Year growth

± 10.9%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Murray, KY grew at a rate of 3.63%, from 8.93k employees to 9.26k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Murray, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,386 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (962 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (925 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Murray, KY.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Murray, KY, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,386 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (962 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (925 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Murray, KY has an unusually high number of residents working as Personal Care & Service Occupations (2.68 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.73 times), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1.71 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Murray, KY, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($63,618), Management Occupations ($53,906), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($53,099).

Industries

Employment by Industries

9.26k

2019 Value

± 714

3.63%

1 Year growth

± 10.9%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Murray, KY grew at a rate of 3.63%, from 8.93k employees to 9.26k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Murray, KY, are Educational Services (2,732 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,133 people), and Retail Trade (1,107 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Murray, KY, by number of employees, are Educational Services (2,732 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,133 people), and Retail Trade (1,107 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Murray, KY has an unusually high number of Educational Services (3.18 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.62 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.12 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Murray, KY, by median earnings, are Utilities ($88,553), Public Administration ($41,813), and Manufacturing ($39,041).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57B, followed by Electronics ($34.7B) and Machinery ($31.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Kentucky.

$326B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

97.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $326B. This is expected to increase 97.4% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$24.4B
Ohio
$18.8B
California
$17.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $24.4B, followed by Ohio with $18.8B and California and $17.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

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%). The most partisan county was Leslie County, KY with 89.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Murray, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Kentucky.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Kentucky

62.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Kentucky

Leslie County, KY
89.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Jackson County, KY
89.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Martin County, KY
89% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Kentucky was Leslie County, KY with 89.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Kentucky colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Kentucky

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

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.

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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Murray, KY awarded 2,145 degrees. The student population of Murray, KY is skewed towards women, with 3,500 male students and 5,949 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Murray, KY are White (1,764 and 86.6%), followed by Black or African American (131 and 6.43%), Two or More Races (48 and 2.36%), and Hispanic or Latino (40 and 1.96%).

The largest universities in Murray, KY by number of degrees awarded are Murray State University (2,145 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Murray, KY are Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences (165 and 7.69%), General Business (142 and 6.62%), and General Studies (112 and 5.22%).

The median tuition cost in Murray, KY for a public four year colleges is $7,968 for in-state students and $17,148 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
112 degree-majorss awarded
Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences
107 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
100 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Murray, KY was General Studies with 112 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Murray State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,145 degrees awarded

$7,968

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Murray, KY institution with the largest number of graduating students was Murray State University with 2,145 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

787

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,358

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 787 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Murray, KY, which is 0.58 times less than the 1,358 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Murray, KY by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,764 degrees awarded
Black or African American
131 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
48 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Murray, KY was White students. These 1,764 degrees mean that there were 13.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 131 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Murray, KY was $157,500 in 2019, which is 0.655 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $153,000 to $157,500, a 2.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Murray, KY is 38.5%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Murray, KY have an average commute time of 12.1 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.

Housing

Property Value

$157,500

2019 Median

± $8,461

$153,000

2018 Median

± $10,614

In 2019, the median property value in Murray, KY grew to to $157,500 from the previous year's value of $153,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Murray, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Murray, KY the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$30,576

Median Household Income

± $3,947

7.27k

Number of Households

± 674

In 2019, the median household income of the 7.27k households in Murray, KY grew to $30,576 from the previous year's value of $29,384.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Murray, KY 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 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

38.5%

2019 Homeownership

39.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 38.5% of the housing units in Murray, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 39.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Murray, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

12.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Murray, KY have a shorter commute time (12.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0.434% of the workforce in Murray, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Murray, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (71.4%)
Walked (13.6%)
Carpooled (9.4%)

In 2019, 71.4% of workers in Murray, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (13.6%) and those who carpooled to work (9.4%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

93.3% of the population of Murray, KY has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kentucky was $8,004 in 2014. This is a 6.11% increase from the previous year ($7,543).

Primary care physicians in Calloway County, KY see 2446 patients per year on average, which represents a 19.4% increase from the previous year (2048 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2294 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1345 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Knott County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21%). Additionally, Owsley County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Calloway County, KY.

2,446 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Calloway County, KY

Primary care physicians in Calloway County, KY see an average of 2,446 patients per year. This represents a 19.4% increase from the previous year (2,048 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

$8,004

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Kentucky

$4,551

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,016

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,368

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Kentucky (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.11%, from $7,543 to $8,004.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.65%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.16%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Murray, KY declined by 15.3% from 7.85% to 6.65%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Murray, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.