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Murphysboro, IL
City in Jackson County, Illinois.
Population
6,735
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,283
ZIP codes
0
Murphysboro and its ZIP codes
Murphysboro at a glance
- Murphysboro is about 5.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,154, 47% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,900 (67% below Illinois) and median rent is $697 a month.
Local data for Murphysboro, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Murphysboro, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,154
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$85,900
Median rent
$697/mo
Homeownership
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,703), Irish Americans (1,111), Mexican Americans (336).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Murphysboro.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,060
27,609 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,957
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $5,897 per person
How people get to work
Murphysboro, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Murphysboro, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,062
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
112
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Murphysboro, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Murphysboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.1 |
| De SotoVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.9 |
| CarbondaleCity | 6.6 mi | 17.5 |
| VergennesVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| GorhamVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.2 |
| ElkvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| HurstCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| MakandaVillage | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| BlairsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| CambriaVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| BushVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| AvaCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| DowellVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CartervilleCity | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| Alto PassVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Grand TowerCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Murphysboro, IL in?
- Murphysboro is in Jackson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Murphysboro, IL?
- About 6,735 people live in Murphysboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Murphysboro?
- Nearby places include Harrison (1.9 mi), De Soto (6.5 mi), Carbondale (6.6 mi), Vergennes (9.2 mi), Gorham (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023