Murray County Demographics

A map of Murray County's Population by Race

Murray County, Oklahoma had a population of 13,904 in 2020. It was 67.9% White, 1.1% Black, 0.3% Asian, 6.7% Hispanic, 14.2% Native American/Other, and 9.8% 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 49th most populous county of the 77 counties in Oklahoma.

Murray County's White Population

9,446 residents of Murray County identify as White, or 67.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Murray County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Oklahoma (60.8% White). Of the 77 counties in Oklahoma, Murray County is ranked #34 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Murray County is more White than neighboring Carter County (65.1% White), Johnston County (65.6% White), Pontotoc County (59.6% White), and Marshall County (63.7% White). Murray County is less White than neighboring Garvin County (70.9% White).

Murray County's Black Population

153 residents of Murray County identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Murray County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Of the 77 counties in Oklahoma, Murray County is ranked #57 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Murray County is less Black than neighboring Carter County (5.9% Black), Garvin County (2.1% Black), Johnston County (2.3% Black), and Pontotoc County (2.3% Black).

Murray County's Asian Population

45 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 Oklahoma (2.3% Asian). Of the 77 counties in Oklahoma, Murray County is ranked #53 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Murray County is less Asian than neighboring Carter County (1.2% Asian), Garvin County (0.5% Asian), Johnston County (0.5% Asian), and Pontotoc County (1% Asian).

Murray County's Hispanic Population

926 residents of Murray County identify as Hispanic, or 6.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Murray County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic). Of the 77 counties in Oklahoma, Murray County is ranked #41 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Murray County is more Hispanic than neighboring Johnston County (5.7% Hispanic), and Pontotoc County (5.8% Hispanic). Murray County is less Hispanic than neighboring Carter County (7.5% Hispanic), Garvin County (9.6% Hispanic), and Marshall County (17% Hispanic).

Murray County's Native American/Other Population

1,971 residents of Murray County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 14.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Murray County slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other). Of the 77 counties in Oklahoma, Murray County is ranked #29 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Murray County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carter County (10.2% Native American/Other), Garvin County (8.2% Native American/Other), and Marshall County (9.8% Native American/Other). Murray County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Johnston County (16% Native American/Other), and Pontotoc County (18.3% Native American/Other).

Murray County's Multiracial Population

1,363 residents of Murray County identify as Multiracial, or 9.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Murray County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial). Of the 77 counties in Oklahoma, Murray County is ranked #31 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Murray County is more Multiracial than neighboring Garvin County (8.7% Multiracial), and Marshall County (8.1% Multiracial). Murray County is less Multiracial than neighboring Carter County (10.1% Multiracial), Johnston County (10% Multiracial), and Pontotoc County (13.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.