Murray, UT Demographics

A map of Murray's Population by Race

Murray, Utah had a population of 50,637 in 2020. It was 75.3% White, 2.1% Black, 3.3% Asian, 13.1% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 4.3% 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 333 places in Utah, Murray is the 17th 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

38,123 residents of Murray identify as White, or 75.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the White share of the population of Utah (75.4% White). Of the 333 places in Utah, Murray is ranked #281 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more White than neighboring Midvale (62.4% White), South Salt Lake (52.7% White), and Taylorsville (62% White). Murray is less White than neighboring Holladay (85.8% White), and Millcreek (75.4% White).

Murray's Black Population

1,084 residents of Murray identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Utah (1.1% Black). Of the 333 places in Utah, Murray is ranked #12 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Black than neighboring Holladay (0.9% Black). Murray is less Black than neighboring Midvale (2.6% Black), South Salt Lake (6% Black), Taylorsville (2.3% Black), and Millcreek (2.8% Black).

Murray's Asian Population

1,668 residents of Murray identify as Asian, or 3.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Utah (2.4% Asian). Of the 333 places in Utah, Murray is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Asian than neighboring Holladay (3.1% Asian). Murray is less Asian than neighboring Midvale (4.1% Asian), South Salt Lake (8.4% Asian), Taylorsville (4.5% Asian), and Millcreek (4.6% Asian).

Murray's Hispanic Population

6,652 residents of Murray identify as Hispanic, or 13.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Utah (15.1% Hispanic). Of the 333 places in Utah, Murray is ranked #67 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Hispanic than neighboring Holladay (5.6% Hispanic), and Millcreek (10.8% Hispanic). Murray is less Hispanic than neighboring Midvale (23.3% Hispanic), South Salt Lake (24.7% Hispanic), and Taylorsville (23.7% Hispanic).

Murray's Native American/Other Population

951 residents of Murray identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Utah (2.4% Native American/Other). Of the 333 places in Utah, Murray is ranked #65 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Native American/Other than neighboring Holladay (1% Native American/Other). Murray is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midvale (2.9% Native American/Other), South Salt Lake (3.7% Native American/Other), and Taylorsville (3.8% Native American/Other).

Murray's Multiracial Population

2,159 residents of Murray identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Murray roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Utah (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 333 places in Utah, Murray is ranked #39 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Murray is more Multiracial than neighboring Taylorsville (3.8% Multiracial), and Holladay (3.6% Multiracial). Murray is less Multiracial than neighboring Midvale (4.6% Multiracial), South Salt Lake (4.5% Multiracial), and Millcreek (4.5% Multiracial).

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