Murray, CT Demographics

A map of Murray's Population by Race

Murray, Connecticut had a population of 848 in 2020. It was 87.4% White, 1.3% Black, 6.3% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Murray, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Murray is the 167th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Murray's White Population

741 residents of Murray identify as White, or 87.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Murray considerably larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Murray is ranked #53 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more White than neighboring Plattsville (82.8% White), Fairfield University (84.2% White), Sacred Heart University (82.3% White), and Staples (81.2% White). Murray is less White than neighboring Mill Plain (88.1% White).

Murray's Black Population

11 residents of Murray identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Murray slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Murray is ranked #117 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Black than neighboring Mill Plain (0.5% Black), and Fairfield University (0% Black). Murray is less Black than neighboring Plattsville (1.4% Black), Sacred Heart University (2.4% Black), and Staples (1.6% Black).

Murray's Asian Population

53 residents of Murray identify as Asian, or 6.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Murray is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Asian than neighboring Plattsville (5.7% Asian), Mill Plain (3% Asian), Fairfield University (0% Asian), and Sacred Heart University (1.7% Asian). Murray is less Asian than neighboring Staples (6.9% Asian).

Murray's Hispanic Population

26 residents of Murray identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Murray less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Murray is ranked #197 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Murray is less Hispanic than neighboring Plattsville (6% Hispanic), Mill Plain (3.8% Hispanic), Fairfield University (14% Hispanic), Sacred Heart University (10.8% Hispanic), and Staples (6.1% Hispanic).

Murray's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Murray identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Murray is ranked #195 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairfield University (0% Native American/Other). Murray is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mill Plain (0.8% Native American/Other), and Staples (0.5% Native American/Other).

Murray's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Murray identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Murray is ranked #201 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairfield University (1.7% Multiracial). Murray is less Multiracial than neighboring Plattsville (4% Multiracial), Mill Plain (3.7% Multiracial), Sacred Heart University (2.6% Multiracial), and Staples (3.7% Multiracial).

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