Murray, UT Demographics

A map of Murray's Population by Race

Murray, Utah has an estimated population of 50,188, a less than 1% change from the 50,637 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.3% White, 14.9% Hispanic, 5.0% Asian, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 1.8% 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 has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Utah 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 41.2% in 2020 and 45.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Murray is ranked the 18th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 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 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Murray's White Population

36,298 residents of Murray, or 72.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Murray is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Murray ranks 281st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Murray's population has decreased from 75.3% to 72.3%.

Murray is more White than neighboring Midvale (64.5% White), South Salt Lake (50.5% White), and Taylorsville (60.4% White). Murray is less White than neighboring Holladay (84.2% White), and Millcreek (76.7% White).

Murray's Black Population

910 residents of Murray, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Murray is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Murray ranks 12th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Black residents' share of Murray's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Murray is more Black than neighboring Midvale (1.6% Black), and Holladay (0.7% Black). Murray is less Black than neighboring South Salt Lake (3.2% Black), Taylorsville (2.3% Black), and Millcreek (3.3% Black).

Murray's Asian Population

2,505 residents of Murray, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Murray is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Murray ranks 17th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.2%. Asian residents' share of Murray's population has increased from 3.3% to 5.0%.

Murray is more Asian than neighboring Midvale (4.5% Asian), Holladay (3.2% Asian), and Millcreek (3.9% Asian). Murray is less Asian than neighboring South Salt Lake (11.7% Asian), and Taylorsville (5.1% Asian).

Murray's Hispanic Population

7,497 residents of Murray, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Murray is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Murray ranks 67th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Murray's population has increased from 13.1% to 14.9%.

Murray is more Hispanic than neighboring Holladay (8% Hispanic), and Millcreek (9% Hispanic). Murray is less Hispanic than neighboring Midvale (19.4% Hispanic), South Salt Lake (27.8% Hispanic), and Taylorsville (26.1% Hispanic).

Murray's Native American/Other Population

879 residents of Murray, or 1.8% 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 Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Murray ranks 71st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Murray's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Murray is more Native American/Other than neighboring Holladay (1% Native American/Other). Murray is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midvale (3.9% Native American/Other), South Salt Lake (2.5% Native American/Other), Taylorsville (2.4% Native American/Other), and Millcreek (2% Native American/Other).

Murray's Multiracial Population

2,099 residents of Murray, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Murray is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Murray ranks 44th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murray's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Murray's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Murray is more Multiracial than neighboring Taylorsville (3.6% Multiracial), and Holladay (3% Multiracial). Murray is less Multiracial than neighboring Midvale (6% Multiracial), South Salt Lake (4.4% Multiracial), and Millcreek (5.1% 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.