Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Murray, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

50,188

Median Agei

38.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.3%36,298

Hispanic/Latino

14.9%7,497

Asian

5%2,505

Two or More

4.2%2,099

Black

1.8%910

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.9%444

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%249

Other

0.4%186

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%1,479

High School Diploma

16.2%5,794

Some College (<1 yr)

7%2,505

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%5,709

Associate's Degree

10.3%3,701

Bachelor's Degree

27.3%9,780

Master's Degree

11.3%4,049

Professional Degree

1.8%662

Doctorate

1.5%523

HS or Higher

95.5%

BA or Higher

41.9%

Graduate+

14.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$507,500

Median Renti

$1,500

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.7%13,256

Renter-Occupied

35.3%7,234

Total Units

21,557

Homeownership

64.7%

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%197

$50K–$100K

1.4%191

$100K–$150K

1.2%156

$150K–$200K

1%132

$200K–$300K

8.5%1,124

$300K–$500K

35.3%4,682

$500K–$1M

48.3%6,399

$1M+

2.8%375

Rent Distribution

Under $500

160

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

439

$1,000–$1,250

921

$1,250–$1,500

1,947

$1,500–$2,000

2,196

$2,000+

1,330

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%260

2010–2019

9.3%2,014

2000–2009

8%1,734

1990–1999

10.6%2,291

1980–1989

16.6%3,569

1970–1979

25.8%5,555

1960–1969

13.1%2,833

1950–1959

10.9%2,347

1940–1949

1.9%407

1939 or earlier

2.5%547

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.8%16,972

Electricity

15%3,081

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%301

No Fuel

0.6%118

Fuel Oil

0.1%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,746

Mean Household Incomei

$113,475

Per Capita Incomei

$47,071

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

28,600

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%622

$10K–$15K

2.7%544

$15K–$20K

2.5%510

$20K–$25K

1.1%218

$25K–$30K

3.1%634

$30K–$35K

2%406

$35K–$40K

3.5%710

$40K–$45K

3.4%695

$45K–$50K

3.5%724

$50K–$60K

6.2%1,267

$60K–$75K

11.5%2,362

$75K–$100K

11.9%2,439

$100K–$125K

11.6%2,374

$125K–$150K

10.3%2,104

$150K–$200K

11.2%2,305

$200K+

12.6%2,576

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

367

Residentsi

463

Avg. Tenant Renti

$473/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers363 homes82% occupied$473/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,746/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

85%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

12%

Low income$45K–$73K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

31% of subsidized households are minority

35% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6,68813.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

947

Mexico

631

China

268

Philippines

246

Korea

131

Canada

126

Germany

109

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

27,036

Avg. Commutei

20.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

27,476

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,840(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.9%Insured

7.1%Uninsured