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Murray, Utah
Murray, city, in Salt Lake County, Utah. Murray had 53,297 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 50,637 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 50,188 (±74). GEOID 4953230.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
53,297
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 50,637 · ACS 2020-2024: 50,188 ±74
Median household income
$90,746
±$6,707 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$507,500
±$21,354 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,500
±$63 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Murray and what county is it in?
Murray is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah. It covers 12.3 square miles of land, 4,118 residents per square mile in 2020.
Murray is in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Murray, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 53,297 people lived in Murray on July 1, 2025, up 5.1% since 2020, slower than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020 Census counted 50,637 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 50,188 (±74).
| Measure | Murray | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 50,188 ±74 | 1,196,523 | +1,083 |
| Households | 20,490 ±562 | 426,245 | +1,406 |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.07 | 2.77 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 21,557 ±598 | 449,662 | +1,338 |
Murray's population since 2000
From 34,024 in 2000 to 53,297 in 2025: up 56.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Murray as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Murray?
The median resident of Murray is 38.7 years old; 21.1% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.9%. 13.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Murray | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 ±1.2 | 34.0 | +2.1 |
| Under 18 years | 21.1% ±1.7 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8% ±1.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±1.5 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.9% ±2.2 pts | 20.6% | +3.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.3% ±2.4 pts | 66.6% | −7.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.2% | +2.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±0.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.3% ±2.6 pts | 13.5% | +5.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.5% ±2.4 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±0.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9% ±1.3 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1% ±1.7 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.5% ±1.2 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.9% ±2.4 pts | 39.4% | +8.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.6% ±1.8 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.1% ±2.0 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Murray earn?
Half of Murray's 20,490 households earn less than $90,746 a year (±$6,707), against $97,494 in Salt Lake County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 the median was $79,343 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,403 after inflation. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Murray | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,746 ±$6,707 | $97,494 | +$11,403 |
| Mean household income | $113,475 ±$5,089 | $124,982 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,071 ±$1,984 | $45,106 | +$5,096 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.0% ±1.3 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.9% ±2.2 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0% ±1.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±0.9 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.9% ±1.2 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Murray?
Owners occupy 64.7% of Murray's occupied homes and renters 35.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $507,500 by its owner (±$21,354). The median renter pays $1,500 a month including utilities, and 34.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Murray | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $507,500 ±$21,354 | $525,700 | +$154,168 |
| Median gross rent | $1,500 ±$63 | $1,592 | +$135 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.2% ±5.4 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,012 ±$85 | $2,124 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.7% ±2.7 pts | 66.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.3% ±2.7 pts | 33.9% | – |
| Housing units | 21,557 ±598 | 449,662 | +1,338 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7% ±2.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.6% ±2.7 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.3% ±1.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5% ±0.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±1.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Murray building?
Builders took permits for 80 new housing units in Murray in 2025 (39 in single-family houses), 1.5 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Utah.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Murray work and get to work?
64.3% of Murray's workers drive alone and 20.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Murray | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.9% ±1.4 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.3% ±2.5 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6% ±1.9 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.5% ±2.6 pts | 19.7% | +14.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min ±1.0 | 22.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Murray?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Murray, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $54,656 (Tract 1120.01) to $121,130 (Tract 1111.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1122.01Salt Lake County | 5,603 | $119,967 |
| Tract 1120.02Salt Lake County | 5,148 | $69,883 |
| Tract 1121.01Salt Lake County | 5,188 | $69,644 |
| Tract 1121.02Salt Lake County | 4,454 | $109,464 |
| Tract 1123.02Salt Lake County | 3,967 | $106,923 |
| Tract 1122.02Salt Lake County | 3,925 | $96,691 |
| Tract 1123.01Salt Lake County | 3,756 | $91,182 |
| Tract 1111.08Salt Lake County | 2,992 | $121,130 |
| Tract 1111.04Salt Lake County | 2,772 | $92,383 |
| Tract 1120.01Salt Lake County | 3,048 | $54,656 |
| Tract 1119.05Salt Lake County | 4,081 | $70,074 |
| Tract 1111.05Salt Lake County | 3,288 | $68,159 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Murray) · Census block assignment files
How does Murray compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Murray is the 772nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 18th-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Murray ranks 96th of 165 places in Utah with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 18th | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 83rd | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th | 167 |
| Median household income | 96th | 165 |
| Per capita income | 31st | 167 |
| Median home value | 68th | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 72nd | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 72nd | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th | 166 |
| Median age | 31st | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 145th | 167 |
| Work from home | 45th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 106th | 167 |
Murray's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare Murray with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Murray?
3 of the 57 figures for Murray on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Murray are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Murray.