Murray County, Minnesota
Located in Minnesota, Murray County has a population of 8,097 residents and a median age of 46.5 years, making it the #2,648 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.3%. The median home value is $185,400, and the median household income is $74,033, which is 1% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Murray County, 23.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 30.2% below the national average, ranking #1,427 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Murray County is 82.9 years. 16.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
18.1% of adults in Murray County smoke , 40.5% are obese , and 24.9% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 20.9 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
11.0% of children in Murray County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 10.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Murray County is 77.6%. The mean commute time is 22.8 min, which is 17.6% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Murray County voted Republican with a margin of 42.5%. The vote was 27.9% Dem / 70.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.4 toward Republicans .
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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.