Murray, CT Demographics

A map of Murray's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	445	741	88.5%	87.4%
Asian	52	53	10.3%	6.3%
Hispanic	6	26	1.2%	3.1%
Black	0	11	0.0%	1.3%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Multiracial	0	16	0.0%	1.9%

Murray, Connecticut has an estimated population of 503, a dramatic decrease from the 848 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 10.3% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Murray, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Murray has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Murray, that probability was 23.1% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Murray is ranked the 183rd most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 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). Murray was ranked the 167th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Murray's White Population

445 residents of Murray, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Murray is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Murray ranks 53rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's White population has declined by an estimated 39.9%. White residents' share of Murray's population has increased from 87.4% to 88.5%.

Murray is more White than neighboring Plattsville (78% White), Sacred Heart University (85% White), and Staples (74.8% White). Murray is less White than neighboring Mill Plain (91.4% White), and Fairfield University (88.7% White).

Murray's Black Population

0 residents of Murray, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Murray is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Murray ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Murray's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Murray is less Black than neighboring Fairfield University (1.8% Black), Sacred Heart University (4% Black), and Staples (1.9% Black).

Murray's Asian Population

52 residents of Murray, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Murray is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Murray ranks 41st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. Asian residents' share of Murray's population has increased from 6.3% to 10.3%.

Murray is more Asian than neighboring Plattsville (1.5% Asian), Mill Plain (0.6% Asian), Fairfield University (2.4% Asian), Sacred Heart University (1.5% Asian), and Staples (9.9% Asian).

Murray's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Murray, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Murray is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Murray ranks 200th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 76.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Murray's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.2%.

Murray is less Hispanic than neighboring Plattsville (2.6% Hispanic), Mill Plain (6.1% Hispanic), Fairfield University (5.4% Hispanic), Sacred Heart University (6.9% Hispanic), and Staples (8.7% Hispanic).

Murray's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Murray, 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 Murray is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Murray ranks 197th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

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

Murray is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plattsville (14.6% Native American/Other), and Staples (0.4% Native American/Other).

Murray's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Murray, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Murray is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Murray ranks 201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Murray's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Murray is less Multiracial than neighboring Plattsville (3.2% Multiracial), Mill Plain (1.8% Multiracial), Fairfield University (1.7% Multiracial), Sacred Heart University (2.6% Multiracial), and Staples (4.3% 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.