Murray, Utah Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Murray, Utah is 49,904 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest city in Utah. The median household income is $87,864, the median home value is $470,200, and the median age is 38.2.
The population has grown 8.8% since 2010 (46,721 → 50,817).
49,904
Population
4059
People / sq mi
$87,864
Median Income
$470,200
Median Home Value
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Murray covers 12.3 sq mi of land at 4059 people per square mile.
About Murray, UT
Remote work is unusually prominent in Murray: 18.4% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Murray is a city in Utah with a population of 49,904. It ranks #17 among cities in Utah by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $87,864 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.5%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $470,200, with typical rent around $1,447.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 40.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 18.4% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Murray — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Murray city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Murray city had a population of 46,721 in 2010 and 50,817 in 2024, a 8.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 50,817 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.61%.
50,817
Population (2024)
46,721
Population (2010)
50,817
Peak (2024)
0.61%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,721 |
| 2011 | 47,138 |
| 2012 | 48,184 |
| 2013 | 48,528 |
| 2014 | 48,710 |
| 2015 | 48,999 |
| 2016 | 49,137 |
| 2017 | 49,320 |
| 2018 | 49,130 |
| 2019 | 48,917 |
| 2020 | 50,520 |
| 2021 | 49,735 |
| 2022 | 49,674 |
| 2023 | 50,114 |
| 2024 | 50,817 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$87,864
Median Household Income
$46,243
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$470,200
Median Home Value
$1,447
Median Rent
65.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.7%
High School+
40.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.3%
Drive Alone
67.9%
Public Transit
18.4%
Work From Home
20.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
28.2%
Foreign Born
84.4%
Non-English at Home
4.7%
Veterans
12.9%
With Disability
92.3%
Health Insurance
97.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.8% |
| Information | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.3% |
| Retail Trade | 6.6% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Murray, Utah has a population of 49,904 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest city in Utah.
The median household income in Murray, Utah is $87,864, with 4.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Murray, Utah is $470,200, with median monthly rent at $1,447 and a homeownership rate of 65.5%.
The median age in Murray, Utah is 38.2 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The population has grown 8.8% since 2010 (46,721 → 50,817).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.