Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Murray, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,080

Median Agei

25.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.6%14,747

Black

6.9%1,245

Asian

3.6%647

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%609

Two or More

2.9%532

Other

1.1%191

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%93

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.4%593

High School Diploma

22.9%2,141

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%500

Some College (1+ yr)

14%1,306

Associate's Degree

5.9%547

Bachelor's Degree

20.7%1,928

Master's Degree

11.1%1,033

Professional Degree

2.6%247

Doctorate

1.7%163

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

36.1%

Graduate+

15.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$195,000

Median Renti

$870

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

41.7%2,834

Renter-Occupied

58.3%3,968

Total Units

7,844

Homeownership

41.7%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.6%216

$50K–$100K

6.7%190

$100K–$150K

15.9%451

$150K–$200K

21.8%617

$200K–$300K

29.5%837

$300K–$500K

13.4%381

$500K–$1M

4.5%128

$1M+

0.5%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,091

Mean Household Incomei

$65,349

Per Capita Incomei

$26,129

Poverty Ratei

20.4%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

8,778

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.2%692

$10K–$15K

6.1%418

$15K–$20K

5.4%368

$20K–$25K

5.9%402

$25K–$30K

5.7%385

$30K–$35K

6.7%453

$35K–$40K

6%406

$40K–$45K

4.7%317

$45K–$50K

4.8%328

$50K–$60K

7.7%524

$60K–$75K

8.3%563

$75K–$100K

10.8%736

$100K–$125K

6.1%414

$125K–$150K

3.9%262

$150K–$200K

3.9%265

$200K+

4%269

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

505(3.3% of civilian adults)