Census ACS · #737 μSA
Murray Metro Area
The Murray, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has 37,882 residents. The median household income is $51,854 and the median home value is $181,200.
37,882
Population
98
People / sq mi
$51,854
Median Income
$181,200
Median Home Value
The Murray CBSA covers 385 sq mi of land at 98.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$51,854
Median Household Income
$29,862
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$181,200
Median Home Value
$828
Median Rent
63.7%
Homeownership
Education
91.4%
High School+
32.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
5.3%
Work From Home
16.8 min
Avg Commute
39.1%
Foreign Born
Murray spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Murray, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 37,882 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #737 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Murray metro area is $51,854, with a per capita income of $29,862.
The Murray, Ky CBSA spans the state of Kentucky.
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Data for the Murray, Ky CBSA (34660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.