Murray County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Murray County, Georgia has a population of 40,562, the 52nd most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $69,253 and the median home value is $180,700. The poverty rate is 14.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Murray County Quick Facts
How Murray County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,282 | 40,562 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $67,880 | $69,253 | +2.0% |
| Median home value | $173,300 | $180,700 | +4.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Murray County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth | 4,893 | $69,058 | 15.7% | $205,900 |
| Eton | 735 | $79,250 | 18.1% | $229,300 |
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Population Overview
Murray County is located in Georgia with a total population of 40,562. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Murray County is 39.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Murray County is $69,253. This is 10% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $180,700. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Murray County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Murray County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.6% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Murray County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Murray County, Georgia?
Murray County has a population of 40,562, making it the 52nd most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Murray County?
The median household income in Murray County is $69,253 with a poverty rate of 14.4%.
How many cities are in Murray County, Georgia?
Murray County contains 2 Census-designated places.