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Murray County, GA
2 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Murray County, Georgia.
Population
40,562
Land area
344sq mi
People per sq mi
118
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Murray County
Murray County at a glance
- Murray County is 38% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,253, 10% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,700 (40% below Georgia) and median rent is $857 a month.
- Its largest cities are Chatsworth (4,893) and Eton (735).
Local data for Murray County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Murray County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,253
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$180,700
Prices +5.1% in a year
Median rent
$857/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,778), Irish Americans (3,299), German Americans (2,338).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,468
8,160 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,169
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$222M
FY 2026, $5,563 per person
PPP loans
$36M
486 loans, 4,576 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$58.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Murray County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Murray County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
373
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
57.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Murray County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Murray County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Murray County, GA?
- Chatsworth is the largest city or town in Murray County, with about 4,893 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Murray County?
- Murray County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30705, 30708, 30711, 30724, 30751.
- What is the population of Murray County, GA?
- About 40,562 people live in Murray County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Murray County?
- Murray County borders Bradley County, TN, Whitfield County, Gordon County, Gilmer County, Fannin County, Polk County, TN.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023