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Population Review

Murraysville, North Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Murraysville, North Carolina is 17,307 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $75,720, the median home value is $281,600, and the median age is 37.1.

17,307

Population

2009

People / sq mi

$75,720

Median Income

$281,600

Median Home Value

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Murraysville covers 8.6 sq mi of land at 2009 people per square mile.

About Murraysville, NC

Murraysville is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 44.8% of the population. Murraysville is a city in North Carolina with a population of 17,307.

The typical household here earns about $75,720, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.1%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $281,600, with typical rent around $1,667.

About 44.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Around 11.6% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Murraysville, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Race & Ethnicity

White74.6%
Black or African American10.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$75,720

Median Household Income

$39,487

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$281,600

Median Home Value

$1,667

Median Rent

76.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.4%

High School+

44.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

82.5%

Public Transit

11.6%

Work From Home

20.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

44.8%

Foreign Born

86.7%

Non-English at Home

6.8%

Veterans

6.8%

With Disability

90.2%

Health Insurance

98.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.5%
Construction8.2%
Information7.3%
Manufacturing6.6%
Retail Trade5.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.1%
Public Administration2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Murraysville, North Carolina has a population of 17,307 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest city in North Carolina.

The median household income in Murraysville, North Carolina is $75,720, with 3.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Murraysville, North Carolina is $281,600, with median monthly rent at $1,667 and a homeownership rate of 76.5%.

The median age in Murraysville, North Carolina is 37.1 years. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.