Murray, KY Demographics

A map of Murray's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	14,747	14,125	81.6%	81.6%
Black	1,245	1,099	6.9%	6.4%
Asian	647	357	3.6%	2.1%
Hispanic	609	798	3.4%	4.6%
Multiracial	532	828	2.9%	4.8%
Native American/Other	300	100	1.7%	0.6%

Murray, Kentucky has an estimated population of 18,080, an increase from the 17,307 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 6.9% Black, 3.6% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, and 1.7% Native American/Other. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Kentucky 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 32.5% in 2020 and 32.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Murray is ranked the 23rd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Murray's White Population

14,747 residents of Murray, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Murray is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Murray ranks 452nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Murray's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.6%.

Murray is more White than neighboring Dexter (74% White), and Farmington (54.3% White). Murray is less White than neighboring Hazel (87% White), Hardin (97.1% White), and Puryear (88.5% White).

Murray's Black Population

1,245 residents of Murray, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Murray is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Murray ranks 111th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Black residents' share of Murray's population has increased from 6.4% to 6.9%.

Murray is more Black than neighboring Hazel (6% Black), Dexter (0% Black), Hardin (1.8% Black), and Puryear (2.9% Black). Murray is less Black than neighboring Farmington (10.6% Black).

Murray's Asian Population

647 residents of Murray, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Murray is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Murray ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's Asian population has grown by an estimated 81.2%. Asian residents' share of Murray's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.6%.

Murray is more Asian than neighboring Hazel (2.7% Asian), Dexter (0% Asian), Hardin (0% Asian), Puryear (0% Asian), and Farmington (0% Asian).

Murray's Hispanic Population

609 residents of Murray, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Murray is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Murray ranks 121st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Murray's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.4%.

Murray is more Hispanic than neighboring Hazel (2.7% Hispanic), Hardin (0.2% Hispanic), and Farmington (0% Hispanic). Murray is less Hispanic than neighboring Dexter (17.1% Hispanic), and Puryear (6.1% Hispanic).

Murray's Native American/Other Population

300 residents of Murray, or 1.7% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Murray ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Murray's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.7%.

Murray is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hazel (0% Native American/Other), Dexter (0% Native American/Other), Hardin (0% Native American/Other), Puryear (0% Native American/Other), and Farmington (0.4% Native American/Other).

Murray's Multiracial Population

532 residents of Murray, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Murray is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Murray ranks 147th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Murray's population has decreased from 4.8% to 2.9%.

Murray is more Multiracial than neighboring Hazel (1.7% Multiracial), Hardin (0.9% Multiracial), and Puryear (2.6% Multiracial). Murray is less Multiracial than neighboring Dexter (8.9% Multiracial), and Farmington (34.7% 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.