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Murray County, Georgia
Murray County, Georgia. Murray County had 41,607 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.1% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 13213.
Murray County is one of the 2 counties of the Dalton, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
41,607
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 39,973 · ACS 2020-2024: 40,562
Median household income
$69,253
±$3,742 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$180,700
±$15,795 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$857
±$29 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Murray County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 39,973 residents in Murray County. The Census Bureau estimates 41,607 for July 1, 2025, up 4.1% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 40,562 over 344 square miles of land.
| Measure | Murray County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 40,562 | 10,940,407 | +838 |
| Households | 15,246±277 | 4,074,366 | +861 |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.05 | 2.62 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 16,241±25 | 4,541,835 | +127 |
Murray County's population since 2000
From 36,506 in 2000 to 41,607 in 2025: up 14.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Murray County?
Murray County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Chatsworth with 5,029 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Chatsworth | 4,874 | $69,058 |
|---|---|---|
| Eton | 824 | $79,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Murray County?
The median resident of Murray County is 39.4 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 15.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.1%. 7.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Murray County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±1.3 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.5%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.0%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.1% | 11.0% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.6%±0.8 pts | 49.1% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 30.7% | −0.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.0%±0.8 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.4%±1.1 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±0.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5%±1.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.8%±2.1 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.9%±2.4 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.0%±2.5 pts | 34.9% | +4.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±1.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Murray County's 15,246 households earn less than $69,253 a year (±$3,742), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $59,114 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,139 after inflation. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Murray County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,253±$3,742 | $77,353 | +$10,139 |
| Mean household income | $83,906±$6,969 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,470±$1,972 | $40,924 | +$3,408 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4%±2.4 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.2%±5.2 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.3%±1.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8%±2.1 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 73.8% of Murray County's occupied homes and renters 26.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $180,700 by its owner (±$15,795). The median renter pays $857 a month including utilities, and 38.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Murray County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $180,700±$15,795 | $303,300 | +$47,416 |
| Median gross rent | $857±$29 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.3%±8.1 pts | 43.4% | +12.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,226±$53 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.8%±3.1 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,241±25 | 4,541,835 | +127 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1%±2.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.2%±3.6 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 27.1%±3.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 141 new housing units across Murray County in 2025 (120 single-family), 3.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Murray County get to work?
84.7% of Murray County's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Murray County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.8%±1.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±1.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.7%±2.3 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±1.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±1.6 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min±1.5 | 28.3 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 are Murray County's census tracts?
Murray County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,045 (Tract 106) to $83,656 (Tract 104.01).
| Tract 10113213010100 | 3,573±533 | $68,485 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.0113213010201 | 1,739±345 | $59,000 |
| Tract 102.0313213010203 | 3,557±492 | $73,656 |
| Tract 102.0413213010204 | 5,332±506 | $76,889 |
| Tract 10313213010300 | 4,554±577 | $66,774 |
| Tract 104.0113213010401 | 3,422±558 | $83,656 |
| Tract 104.0213213010402 | 3,329±604 | $56,944 |
| Tract 10513213010500 | 4,827±666 | $81,242 |
| Tract 10613213010600 | 4,565±605 | $52,045 |
| Tract 10713213010700 | 5,664±816 | $62,241 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Murray County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 52nd of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 69th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 53rd of 159 |
| Median household income | 46th of 159 |
| Median home value | 75th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 86th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 102nd of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 115th of 159 |
| Median age | 87th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.