Murray, IA Demographics

A map of Murray's Population by Race

Murray, Iowa had a population of 684 in 2020. It was 93.4% White, 0.4% Black, 0.1% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 1.5% 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 1,028 places in Iowa, Murray is the 391st 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

639 residents of Murray identify as White, or 93.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Murray slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Murray is ranked #463 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more White than neighboring Thayer (86.3% White), and Osceola (68.9% White). Murray is less White than neighboring Lorimor (94.3% White), East Peru (94.8% White), and Truro (95.1% White).

Murray's Black Population

3 residents of Murray identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Murray is ranked #405 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Black than neighboring Thayer (0% Black), East Peru (0% Black), and Truro (0% Black). Murray is less Black than neighboring Lorimor (0.5% Black), and Osceola (0.7% Black).

Murray's Asian Population

1 residents of Murray identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Murray is ranked #497 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Asian than neighboring East Peru (0% Asian). Murray is less Asian than neighboring Thayer (5.9% Asian), Lorimor (0.5% Asian), Osceola (1.1% Asian), and Truro (0.8% Asian).

Murray's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Murray identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Murray is ranked #362 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Hispanic than neighboring Thayer (2% Hispanic), Lorimor (2.3% Hispanic), East Peru (2.6% Hispanic), and Truro (1.4% Hispanic). Murray is less Hispanic than neighboring Osceola (26.1% Hispanic).

Murray's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Murray identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Murray is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thayer (0% Native American/Other), Lorimor (0.3% Native American/Other), Osceola (0.9% Native American/Other), East Peru (0% Native American/Other), and Truro (0% Native American/Other).

Murray's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Murray identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Murray is ranked #803 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Murray is less Multiracial than neighboring Thayer (5.9% Multiracial), Lorimor (2.1% Multiracial), Osceola (2.3% Multiracial), East Peru (2.6% Multiracial), and Truro (2.8% Multiracial).

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