Murdock, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 32, Murdock's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Murdock is a small community located in Kansas, within Kingman County. The total population is 32. It ranks as the 669th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Murdock is 46.1 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. With 28.1% of the population under 18, Murdock has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 68.8%. This is 509% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Murdock, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Murdock was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 26.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Murdock, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.