Murray County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Murray County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27101
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 101
Geography
- Land Area
- 704.67 sq mi
- Water Area
- 14.84 sq mi
- Total Area
- 719.51 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.015594
- Longitude
- -95.761581
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,957
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,208
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,655 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 298 | 3.7% |
| White | 7,340 | 92.2% |
| Black | 53 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,037 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 2.7% |
| White | 5,832 | 93.9% |
| Black | 41 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 116 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,097
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,296
- Poverty Rate
- 9.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 745
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,292 | 90.1% |
| Black | 58 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 82 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,084
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,264 | 24.9% |
| Republican | 2,246 | 44.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,574 | 31.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,441 | 48.0% |
| Female | 2,605 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,180 | 82.2% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 1.5% |
| Black | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,844
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 75.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,214 | 76.9% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 28.6% |
| Black | 3 | 75.0% |
| Asian | 17 | 42.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,882 | 77.1% |
| Female | 1,944 | 74.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,825 (31.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,364 (23.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,401
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $193,485
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $829
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 9.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.