Murray, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Calloway County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,888
Population
1,530/sq mi density
$40,348
Median Income
$24,946 per capita
$193,300
Home Value
$208,638 Zillow
$835
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
115
Violent Crime/100K
1,446 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$40,348 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$193,300 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
17,888
Census 2023
Population Density
1,530
per square mile
Land Area
11.7
square miles (30.2 km²)
Median Age
25.7 yrs
34% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
83.8%
Black
6.7%
Hispanic
3.2%
Asian
2.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94%
Spanish
5.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.5%
Veterans
3.8%
37% below US avg (6%)
Disability
17.6%
35% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.3%
27% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.479
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,888 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,530 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 11.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 25.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.4% |
| Female | 53.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
Language
| English Only | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.5% |
| Veterans | 3.8% |
| Disability | 17.6% |
| Health Insurance | 93.8% |
| Uninsured | 6.3% |
| Broadband Access | 84.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.479 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |