Murray, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 431, Murray'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

Murray is a small community located in Nebraska, within Cass County. The total population is 431. It ranks as the 232nd most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Murray is 37.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. With 28.1% of the population under 18, Murray has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.9% 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 is $80,250. This is 5% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.0%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 68% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $182,100. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Murray is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Murray has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Murray, Nebraska 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 Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.