Murray County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,097 | — | #2,648 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,033 | -1.5% | #907 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.5 years | +19.5% | #536 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $185,400 | -34.2% | #1,568 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $810 | -30.4% | #2,029 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | -26.0% | #651 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Murray County has a population of 8,097, making it the #2,648 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.5 years, which is 19.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Murray County is $74,033, ranking #907 out of 3,222 counties — 1.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Murray County is $185,400 (-34.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $810/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.2%.
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95.0% of residents in Murray County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Murray County, Minnesota
Murray County, Minnesota has a total population of 8,097, making it the 2,648th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Murray County is 46.5 years, which is 19.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Murray County is $74,033, which ranks #907 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Murray County is $185,400, 34.2% below the national median. Renters in Murray County pay a median gross rent of $810 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Murray County, 23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.8 min.
Murray County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.2%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Murray County, Minnesota 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.