Murray, KY Demographics

A map of Murray's Population by Race

Murray, Kentucky had a population of 17,307 in 2020. It was 81.6% White, 6.4% Black, 2.1% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.8% 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 555 places in Kentucky, Murray is the 27th 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

14,125 residents of Murray identify as White, or 81.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Murray is ranked #452 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more White than neighboring Hazel (81.5% White). Murray is less White than neighboring Dexter (84.8% White), Hardin (94.7% White), Puryear (89.8% White), and Farmington (88% White).

Murray's Black Population

1,099 residents of Murray identify as Black, or 6.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Murray is ranked #111 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Black than neighboring Hazel (5.6% Black), Dexter (2.3% Black), Hardin (0.5% Black), Puryear (4.2% Black), and Farmington (1.7% Black).

Murray's Asian Population

357 residents of Murray identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Murray is ranked #61 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Asian than neighboring Dexter (0% Asian), Hardin (0% Asian), Puryear (0% Asian), and Farmington (0.9% Asian). Murray is less Asian than neighboring Hazel (2.6% Asian).

Murray's Hispanic Population

798 residents of Murray identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Murray is ranked #120 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Hispanic than neighboring Hazel (1.8% Hispanic), Dexter (3.5% Hispanic), Hardin (2.1% Hispanic), and Puryear (2.8% Hispanic). Murray is less Hispanic than neighboring Farmington (5.1% Hispanic).

Murray's Native American/Other Population

100 residents of Murray identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Murray is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hardin (0% Native American/Other), Puryear (0.1% Native American/Other), and Farmington (0% Native American/Other). Murray is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hazel (0.8% Native American/Other), and Dexter (0.8% Native American/Other).

Murray's Multiracial Population

828 residents of Murray identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Murray is ranked #136 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Multiracial than neighboring Hardin (2.8% Multiracial), Puryear (3% Multiracial), and Farmington (4.3% Multiracial). Murray is less Multiracial than neighboring Hazel (7.7% Multiracial), and Dexter (8.6% Multiracial).

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