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Murray, KY
City in Calloway County, Kentucky.
Population
18,080
Land area
11.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,546
ZIP codes
0
Murray and its ZIP codes
Murray at a glance
- Murray is about 13 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 23rd among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $44,091, 31% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,000 (5% below Kentucky) and median rent is $870 a month.
Local data for Murray, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Murray, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,091
Poverty rate
24.1%
Median home value
$195,000
Median rent
$870/mo
Homeownership
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
25.8
Average commute
12.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,510), Irish Americans (1,507), Mexican Americans (467).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calloway County. PPP loans are for Murray.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,850
15,612 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,693
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$247M
FY 2026, $6,651 per person
How people get to work
Murray, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 12.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Murray, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
859
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
57
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
58.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Cities near Murray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HazelCity | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| DexterCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
| HardinCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Puryear, TNCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Buchanan, TNCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| BentonCity | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| SedaliaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Whitlock, TNCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Cottage Grove, TNTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| MayfieldCity | 21 mi | 7.3 |
| Palmersville, TNCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| Paris, TNCity | 22 mi | 12.9 |
| PryorsburgCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| HickoryCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| WingoCity | 24 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Murray, KY in?
- Murray is in Calloway County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Murray, KY?
- About 18,080 people live in Murray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Murray?
- Nearby places include Hazel (7.9 mi), Dexter (8.3 mi), Hardin (10 mi), Puryear, TN (12 mi), Farmington (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023