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Population Review

Murray County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 49th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Murray County, Oklahoma is 13,807 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $61,904, the median home value is $154,900, and the median age is 41.5.

The population of Murray County has grown 1.7% since 2010 (13,526 → 13,754), a +0.12% annualized rate.

Murray County within Oklahoma · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

13,807

Population

+0.12%

Annual growth

33

People / sq mi

$61,904

Median Income

$154,900

Median Home Value

Murray County covers 416 sq mi of land at 33.2 people per square mile.

About Murray County, OK

What sets Murray County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 3.0% versus 14.0% nationally. Murray County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 13,807. It ranks #49 among counties in Oklahoma by population.

Median household income is $61,904, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.0%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $154,900, with typical rent around $859.

College attainment is 17.8%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (3.0%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

Murray County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Murray County had a population of 13,526 in 2010 and 13,754 in 2024, a 1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,081 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.12%.

2019 · 14K20102024
Murray County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

13,754

Population (2024)

13,526

Population (2010)

14,081

Peak (2019)

0.12%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201013,526
201113,598
201213,621
201313,682
201413,763
201513,859
201613,922
201713,927
201813,977
201914,081
202013,878
202113,720
202213,677
202313,735
202413,754

Race & Ethnicity

White71.6%
Black or African American1.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)21.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

41.5

Median Age

48.9%

Female

51.1%

Male

20.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.7%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
12.1%
55–59
6.1%
60–64
7.6%
65–74
11.4%
75–84
5.9%
85+
3.0%

Children (under 15): 18.9% · Seniors (65+): 20.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$61,904$-1,699 vs state
Mean household income$85,918
Per-capita income$33,997
Poverty rate11.0%-0.1% vs state
Unemployment rate1.2%
Employment-to-population55.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
18.2%
Education & health care
10.6%
Manufacturing
10.2%
Construction
7.7%
Information
6.9%
Public administration
5.8%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Retail trade
5.0%

The largest employment sector in Murray County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.8%

Carpool

88.4%

Public transit

3.0%

Work from home

20.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$154,900$-31,000 vs state

Median home value

$859

Median rent

71.7%

Homeownership rate

6,546

Total housing units

76.0%

Occupied

24.0%

Vacant

28.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.4%

With health insurance

92.5%

With broadband internet

29.6%

Foreign-born

10.4%

Veterans (18+)

21.8%

With a disability

96.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.8%

High School+

17.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Murray County, Oklahoma has a population of 13,807 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 33 people per square mile.

The population of Murray County has grown 1.7% since 2010 (13,526 → 13,754), a +0.12% annualized rate.

The median household income in Murray County, Oklahoma is $61,904, with mean (average) household income of $85,918 and per-capita income of $33,997. 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Murray County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (71.6%), Hispanic or Latino (21.2%), Black or African American (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Murray County, Oklahoma is 41.5 years. Residents are 48.9% female and 51.1% male.

The median home value in Murray County is $154,900 and median monthly rent is $859. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,546 total housing units, 24.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Murray County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Murray County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.

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

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