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Murray County, MN
10 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Murray County, Minnesota.
Population
8,097
Land area
705sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Murray County
Murray County at a glance
- Murray County is 84% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $74,033 a year, 17% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,400 (44% below Minnesota) and median rent is $810 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Slayton (2,141), Fulda (1,393) and The Lakes (594).
Local data for Murray County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Murray County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,033
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$185,400
Prices +7.3% in a year
Median rent
$810/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,338), Norwegian Americans (1,058), Dutch Americans (864).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,019
2,866 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,933
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.02M
FY 2026, $9,294 per person
PPP loans
$30.1M
1,183 loans, 3,409 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$30.97K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Murray County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Murray County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
594
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
23
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
30.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Murray County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Murray County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Murray County, MN?
- Slayton is the largest city or town in Murray County, with about 2,141 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Murray County?
- Murray County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56114, 56122, 56123, 56125, 56131.
- What is the population of Murray County, MN?
- About 8,097 people live in Murray County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Murray County?
- Murray County borders Lyon County, Nobles County, Redwood County, Cottonwood County, Rock County, Pipestone County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023