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Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186
Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 14,228. The median household income is $56,921 and the median age is 42.1.
14,228
Population
94
People / sq mi
$56,921
Median Income
42.1
Median Age
Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 covers 152 sq mi of land at 93.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 50.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$56,921
Median Household Income
$32,924
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$136,100
Median Home Value
$739
Median Rent
65.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.4%
High School+
26.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 serves a community with a population of 14,228 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 is $56,921, with a per capita income of $32,924. The poverty rate is 7.1%.
Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 is 79.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 50.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186, 91.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 is $136,100, with a median rent of $739. The homeownership rate is 65.3%.
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Data for Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1727610).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.