Murray County Demographics
A map of Murray County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 32,164 | 80.5% |
Hispanic | 5,914 | 14.8% |
Multiracial | 1,366 | 3.4% |
Black | 263 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 139 | 0.3% |
Asian | 127 | 0.3% |
Murray County, Georgia had a population of 39,973 in 2020. It was 80.5% White, 0.7% Black, 0.3% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Murray County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Murray County is the 52nd most populous county of the 159 counties in Georgia.
Murray County's White Population
32,164 residents of Murray County identify as White, or 80.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Murray County considerably larger than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Murray County is ranked #22 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Murray County is more White than neighboring Whitfield County (56.3% White), and Gordon County (75.3% White). Murray County is less White than neighboring Gilmer County (84.1% White), Bradley County (80.9% White), and Polk County (93% White).
Murray County's Black Population
263 residents of Murray County identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Murray County considerably less than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Murray County is ranked #155 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Murray County is more Black than neighboring Gilmer County (0.4% Black), and Polk County (0.3% Black). Murray County is less Black than neighboring Whitfield County (3.5% Black), Gordon County (3.6% Black), and Bradley County (4.7% Black).
Murray County's Asian Population
127 residents of Murray County identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Murray County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Murray County is ranked #143 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Murray County is more Asian than neighboring Polk County (0.2% Asian). Murray County is less Asian than neighboring Whitfield County (1.4% Asian), Gilmer County (0.4% Asian), Gordon County (1.2% Asian), and Bradley County (1.1% Asian).
Murray County's Hispanic Population
5,914 residents of Murray County identify as Hispanic, or 14.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Murray County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Murray County is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Murray County is more Hispanic than neighboring Gilmer County (11.5% Hispanic), Bradley County (7.8% Hispanic), and Polk County (1.7% Hispanic). Murray County is less Hispanic than neighboring Whitfield County (35.9% Hispanic), and Gordon County (15.6% Hispanic).
Murray County's Native American/Other Population
139 residents of Murray County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Murray County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Murray County is ranked #139 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Murray County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitfield County (0.5% Native American/Other), Gilmer County (0.5% Native American/Other), Gordon County (0.5% Native American/Other), Bradley County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Polk County (0.5% Native American/Other).
Murray County's Multiracial Population
1,366 residents of Murray County identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Murray County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Murray County is ranked #59 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Murray County is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitfield County (2.5% Multiracial), and Gilmer County (3.1% Multiracial). Murray County is less Multiracial than neighboring Gordon County (3.9% Multiracial), Bradley County (4.9% Multiracial), and Polk County (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.