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Murchison, TX
City in Henderson County, Texas.
Population
568
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
360
ZIP codes
0
Murchison and its ZIP codes
Murchison at a glance
- Murchison is about 3.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,908, 27% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,500 (43% below Texas) and median rent is $1,097 a month.
Local data for Murchison, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Murchison, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,908
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$1,097/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.1%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (124), Irish Americans (87), German Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Murchison.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,257
20,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,981
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$618M
FY 2026, $7,527 per person
How people get to work
Murchison, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Murchison, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
225
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Murchison, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Murchison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Callender LakeCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.1 |
| BrownsboroCity | 7.6 mi | 2.4 |
| AthensCity | 8.6 mi | 17.8 |
| EdomCity | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| Ben WheelerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| Moore StationCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| ChandlerCity | 16 mi | 6.1 |
| EustaceCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| Sunrise ShoresCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Log CabinCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| PoynorTown | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| MalakoffCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Caney CityTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| VanCity | 18 mi | 3 |
| Coffee CityTown | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| Star HarborCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Murchison, TX in?
- Murchison is in Henderson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Murchison, TX?
- About 568 people live in Murchison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Murchison?
- Nearby places include Callender Lake (6.7 mi), Brownsboro (7.6 mi), Athens (8.6 mi), Edom (10 mi), Ben Wheeler (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023