Murray County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Murray County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Murray County, Minnesota has a population of 8,097, the 75th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $74,033 and the median home value is $185,400. The poverty rate is 9.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Murray County Quick Facts

Population 8,097

Median Household Income $74,033

Median Home Value $185,400

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 46.5 years

Homeownership Rate 82.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.5%

High School Graduation 92.0%

Cities/Places 10

Population 8,097 75th of 87

Median Income $74,033 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment 2.7%

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	8,119	8,097	-0.3%
Median household income	$74,475	$74,033	-0.6%
Median home value	$179,400	$185,400	+3.3%

Median Household Income

Murray

$74,033

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Murray

$185,400

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.8%

$25K-$50K 21.6%

$50K-$100K 31.6%

$100K+ 33.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.7%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

5.2%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

15.5%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

9.6%

$150K-$200K

5.5%

$200K+

8.1%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

62.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.2%

Renter 17.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $810/mo 13.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

15.1%

35-54

22.1%

55-74

29.2%

75+

11.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Murray County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Slayton	2,141	$62,344	14.3%	$161,700
Fulda	1,393	$71,136	7.3%	$164,700
The Lakes	594	$87,969	3.5%	$397,100
Chandler	331	$96,786	12.4%	$161,100
Lake Wilson	237	$65,500	17.3%	$98,600
Currie	220	$47,250	14.1%	$82,800
Iona	214	$44,583	20.1%	$65,600
Avoca	100	$48,125	7.0%	$58,800
Dovray	41	$51,875	4.9%	$50,700
Hadley	29	N/A	3.5%	N/A

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Population Overview

Murray County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 8,097. It is the 75th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Murray County is 46.5 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 11.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Murray County is $74,033. This is 17% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $185,400. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Murray County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Murray County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

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 Minnesota 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, Minnesota?

Murray County has a population of 8,097, making it the 75th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Murray County?

The median household income in Murray County is $74,033 with a poverty rate of 9.3%.

How many cities are in Murray County, Minnesota?

Murray County contains 10 Census-designated places.