Murray County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13213 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,562 | — | #1,195 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,253 | -7.8% | #1,253 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,284 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $180,700 | -35.9% | #1,631 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $857 | -26.3% | #1,692 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | +14.3% | #1,836 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Murray County has a population of 40,562, making it the #1,195 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Murray County is $69,253, ranking #1,253 out of 3,222 counties — 7.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.4% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Murray County is $180,700 (-35.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $857/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.8%.
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86.2% of residents in Murray County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% below the national rate.
About Murray County, Georgia
Murray County, Georgia has a total population of 40,562, making it the 1,195th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Murray County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Murray County is $69,253, which ranks #1,253 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Murray County is $180,700, 35.9% below the national median. Renters in Murray County pay a median gross rent of $857 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Murray County, 15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.9 min.
Murray County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.1%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Murray County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.