Murchison, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 568, Murchison'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

Murchison is a small community located in Texas, within Henderson County. The total population is 568. It ranks as the 1228th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Murchison is 39.0 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 16.6% 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 Murchison is $56,908. This is 27% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 80% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $162,500. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Murchison is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Murchison is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.4% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

11.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Murchison, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.