Murray, UT

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2020 Population

48,969

0.277% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

37.2

1.64% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

6.31%

16% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$65,397

1.44% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$313,800

9.3% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

26,612

2% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Murray, UT had a population of 49k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $65,397. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Murray, UT declined from 49,105 to 48,969, a −0.277% decrease and its median household income grew from $64,470 to $65,397, a 1.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Murray, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.3%), White (Hispanic) (6.48%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.3%).

None of the households in Murray, UT 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.

94.4% of the residents in Murray, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Murray, UT are Cameo College of Essential Beauty (199 degrees awarded in 2020), Stevens-Henager College (438151) (102 degrees), and Eagle Gate College-Murray (65 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Murray, UT was $313,800, and the homeownership rate was 65.5%.

Most people in Murray, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Murray, UT was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Murray, UT is home to a population of 49k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 8.92% of Murray, UT residents were born outside of the country (4.37k people).

In 2020, there were 12.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.9k people) in Murray, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.18k White (Hispanic) and 1.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.4%

2020 Citizenship

95.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.4% of Murray, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Murray, UT was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Murray, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
38.9k ± 1.25k
White (Hispanic)
3.18k ± 744
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.8k ± 683

10.9%

Hispanic Population

5.35k people

10.9% of the people in Murray, UT are hispanic (5.35k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
96,761 ± 7,519 people
India
9,300 ± 2,364 people
Canada
7,916 ± 2,182 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 96,761 Utah residents, followed by India with 9,300 and Canada with 7,916.

Foreign-Born Population

8.92%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.37k people

8.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.08k people

As of 2020, 8.92% of Murray, UT residents (4.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Murray, UT was 8.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
794 ± 223
Gulf War (2001-)
466 ± 194
Gulf War (1990s)
278 ± 165

Murray, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Murray, UT employs 26.6k people. The largest industries in Murray, UT are Retail Trade (3,624 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,352 people), and Educational Services (2,628 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($97,500), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($79,167), and Utilities ($68,304).

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,916. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

26.6k

2020 Value

± 1,284

−2%

1 Year decline

± 6.67%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Murray, UT declined at a rate of −2%, from 27.2k employees to 26.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Murray, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,931 people), Management Occupations (3,371 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,104 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Murray, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26.6k

2020 Value

± 1,284

−2%

1 Year decline

± 6.67%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Murray, UT declined at a rate of −2%, from 27.2k employees to 26.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Murray, UT, are Retail Trade (3,624 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,352 people), and Educational Services (2,628 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Murray, UT, though some of these residents may live in Murray, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,182

Median earning men ± $2,846

$31,814

Median earning women ± $1,746

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($85,884), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($79,306), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,006).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($42,023), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,203), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,383).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Utah. 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 Utah.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($13.9B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.98B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Utah.

$156B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $156B. This is expected to increase 103% to $318B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.5B
Nevada
$8.94B
Texas
$7.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.5B, followed by Nevada with $8.94B and Texas and $7.13B.

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

Civics

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Utah

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

Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

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 Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 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 Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Murray, UT awarded 416 degrees. The student population of Murray, UT in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 84 male students and 530 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Murray, UT are White (224 and 54.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (67 and 16.2%), Asian (52 and 12.6%), and Unknown (43 and 10.4%).

The largest universities in Murray, UT by number of degrees awarded are Cameo College of Essential Beauty (199 and 47.8%), Stevens-Henager College (438151) (102 and 24.5%), and Eagle Gate College-Murray (65 and 15.6%).

The most popular majors in Murray, UT are Nail Specialist & Manicurist (72 and 17.3%), General Business Administration & Management (44 and 10.6%), and Master Aesthetician (39 and 9.38%).

The median tuition cost in Murray, UT for private four year colleges is $16,600.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 614 students enrolled in Murray, UT, 13.7% men and 86.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 328 records, of which 87.2% were women and 12.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
16 degree-majors awarded
Master Aesthetician
39 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
33 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Murray, UT was Medical Assistant with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Murray, UT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cameo College of Essential Beauty
199 degrees awarded
Stevens-Henager College (438151)
102 degrees awarded
Eagle Gate College-Murray
65 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cameo College of Essential Beauty with 199 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 82 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Murray, UT, which is 0.246 times less than the 334 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 224 degrees mean that there were 3.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 67 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.427% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.508% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Some college (631k), High School or Equivalent (541k), and Bachelors Degree (451k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Murray, UT was $313,800 in 2020, which is 1.37 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $287,100 to $313,800, a 9.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Murray, UT is 65.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Murray, UT have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Murray, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Murray, UT is $65,397. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Murray, UT was Census Tract 1142 with a value of $101,000, followed by Census Tract 1135.33 and Census Tract 1122.01, with respective values of $97,518 and $76,082.

Housing

Property

$313,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$9,258

$12,493

Median Property Taxes

±$737

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, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

65.5%

Homeownership

2020

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 65.5% of the housing units in Murray, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Murray, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1142
Census Tract 1135.33
Census Tract 1122.01

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Murray, UT was Census Tract 1142 with a value of $101,000, followed by Census Tract 1135.33 and Census Tract 1122.01, with respective values of $97,518 and $76,082.

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

Household Income

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

$65,397

Median Household Income

± $3,312

19k

Number of Households

± 960

In 2020, the median household income of the 19k households in Murray, UT grew to $65,397 from the previous year's value of $64,470.

The following chart displays the households in Murray, UT 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Murray, UT is from Utah.

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Utah

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2020, the income inequality in Utah was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.07% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (74.5%)
Worked At Home (9.2%)
Carpooled (8.23%)

In 2020, 74.5% of workers in Murray, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.23%).

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.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Murray, UT have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.6% of the workforce in Murray, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.31% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Murray, UT (3.07k out of 48.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Murray, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

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.

Health

90.8% of the population of Murray, UT has health coverage, with 55% on employee plans, 6.69% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Utah was $5,982 in 2014. This is a 5.73% increase from the previous year ($5,658).

Primary care physicians in Salt Lake County, UT see 1282 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.91% decrease from the previous year (1307 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1275 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 197 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Utah. 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 Utah, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Salt Lake County, UT.

1,282 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Salt Lake County, UT

Primary care physicians in Salt Lake County, UT see an average of 1,282 patients per year. This represents a 1.91% decrease from the previous year (1,307 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

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

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.23%

Uninsured

55%

Employer Coverage

6.69%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Murray, UT grew by 0.535% from 9.18% to 9.23%.

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