Murray County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Murray County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 13,807. It is the 49th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Murray County is 41.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Murray County is $61,904. This is 3% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $154,900. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Murray County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Murray County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.8%.