Murphysboro, IL Demographics

A map of Murphysboro's Population by Race

Murphysboro, Illinois has an estimated population of 6,735, a decrease from the 7,093 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.8% White, 15.7% Black, 7.2% Hispanic, 6.0% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Murphysboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Murphysboro has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Murphysboro, that probability was 45.6% in 2020 and 46.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Murphysboro is ranked the 291st most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Murphysboro was ranked the 284th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Murphysboro's White Population

4,771 residents of Murphysboro, or 70.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Murphysboro is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Murphysboro ranks 1223rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphysboro's White population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Murphysboro's population has decreased from 71.4% to 70.8%.

Murphysboro is more White than neighboring Harrison (60.4% White), and Carbondale (54.2% White). Murphysboro is less White than neighboring De Soto (92.6% White), Vergennes (86.8% White), and Gorham (96.4% White).

Murphysboro's Black Population

1,055 residents of Murphysboro, or 15.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Murphysboro is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Murphysboro ranks 99th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphysboro's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. Black residents' share of Murphysboro's population has decreased from 16.8% to 15.7%.

Murphysboro is more Black than neighboring Harrison (4.8% Black), De Soto (3.1% Black), Vergennes (0% Black), and Gorham (0% Black). Murphysboro is less Black than neighboring Carbondale (26.3% Black).

Murphysboro's Asian Population

0 residents of Murphysboro, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Murphysboro is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Murphysboro ranks 603rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphysboro's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Murphysboro's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Murphysboro is less Asian than neighboring Harrison (0.4% Asian), Carbondale (7.3% Asian), and Vergennes (0.7% Asian).

Murphysboro's Hispanic Population

483 residents of Murphysboro, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Murphysboro is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Murphysboro ranks 515th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphysboro's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Murphysboro's population has increased from 4.9% to 7.2%.

Murphysboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Harrison (6.3% Hispanic), De Soto (0.4% Hispanic), Carbondale (7.1% Hispanic), Vergennes (5.9% Hispanic), and Gorham (3.2% Hispanic).

Murphysboro's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Murphysboro, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Murphysboro is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Murphysboro ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphysboro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Murphysboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Murphysboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring De Soto (0% Native American/Other), and Gorham (0% Native American/Other). Murphysboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harrison (20.4% Native American/Other), Carbondale (0.6% Native American/Other), and Vergennes (0.7% Native American/Other).

Murphysboro's Multiracial Population

405 residents of Murphysboro, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Murphysboro is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Murphysboro ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphysboro's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Murphysboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

Murphysboro is more Multiracial than neighboring De Soto (3.9% Multiracial), Carbondale (4.5% Multiracial), Vergennes (5.9% Multiracial), and Gorham (0.4% Multiracial). Murphysboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Harrison (7.8% 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.