Murray County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Murray County is located in Georgia with a total population of 40,282. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Murray County is 39.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Murray County is $67,880. This is 9% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $173,300. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Murray County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Murray County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.3% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.7%.