Murdock, NE Demographics

A map of Murdock's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	218	255	95.6%	94.4%
Hispanic	5	3	2.2%	1.1%
Multiracial	3	8	1.3%	3.0%
Asian	2	0	0.9%	0.0%
Black	0	3	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.4%

Murdock, Nebraska has an estimated population of 228, a large decrease from the 270 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.6% White, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Murdock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Murdock has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Murdock, that probability was 10.7% in 2020 and 8.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Murdock is ranked the 334th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 places. 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). Murdock was ranked the 289th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Murdock's White Population

218 residents of Murdock, or 95.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Murdock is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Murdock ranks 133rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murdock's White population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. White residents' share of Murdock's population has increased from 94.4% to 95.6%.

Murdock is more White than neighboring South Bend (89% White), Alvo (91.1% White), and Linoma Beach (61.6% White). Murdock is less White than neighboring Elmwood (97.3% White), and Manley (99% White).

Murdock's Black Population

0 residents of Murdock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Murdock is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Murdock ranks 64th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murdock's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Murdock's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Murdock is less Black than neighboring Linoma Beach (38.4% Black).

Murdock's Asian Population

2 residents of Murdock, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Murdock is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Murdock ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murdock's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of Murdock's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.9%.

Murdock is more Asian than neighboring South Bend (0% Asian), Elmwood (0% Asian), Manley (0% Asian), Alvo (0% Asian), and Linoma Beach (0% Asian).

Murdock's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Murdock, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Murdock is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Murdock ranks 516th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murdock's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Murdock's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.2%.

Murdock is more Hispanic than neighboring Manley (1% Hispanic), Alvo (1.6% Hispanic), and Linoma Beach (0% Hispanic). Murdock is less Hispanic than neighboring South Bend (11% Hispanic), and Elmwood (2.3% Hispanic).

Murdock's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Murdock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Murdock is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Murdock ranks 297th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murdock's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Murdock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Murdock is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alvo (1.6% Native American/Other).

Murdock's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Murdock, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Murdock is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Murdock ranks 268th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murdock's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Murdock's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.3%.

Murdock is more Multiracial than neighboring South Bend (0% Multiracial), Elmwood (0.4% Multiracial), Manley (0% Multiracial), and Linoma Beach (0% Multiracial). Murdock is less Multiracial than neighboring Alvo (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.