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Murray, KY

Founded 1822Calloway CountyElev. 163 m
Population
17,888
Median home
$193,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Murray

With about 17,888 residents, Murray is one of Kentucky's notable places. Murray was founded in 1822 and sits in Calloway County. The median age is 25.7 and the median household income is $40,348. Homes carry a median value of $193,300, and about 41% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (82.2%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
17,888
Median age
25.7
Median household income
$40,348
Per-capita income
$24,946
Poverty rate
24.9%
High-school grad or higher
91.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37%
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg. commute
11.7 min
Work from home
5.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White82.2%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Black6.7%
Asian2.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.5%
Sales & office24.2%
Service19.8%
Production, transportation & material moving16.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$193,300
Median gross rent
$835/mo
Owner-occupied
41.2%
Median year built
1982
Households
6,674
Avg. household size
2.24

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Murray has 13 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading38%
Math31%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Calloway County Alternative ProgramHighGrades 6–12
Calloway County Day TreatmentHighGrades 6–12
Calloway County High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Murray High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Murray/Calloway County Area Tech CenterHighGrades 8–12
Calloway County Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Murray Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 4–8
East Calloway Elementary SchoolElementary
Murray Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–3
North Calloway Elementary SchoolElementary
Southwest Calloway Elementary SchoolElementary
Calloway County Preschool CenterGrades -1–-1
Murray Preschool Head StartGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime71% below national
Murray113
Kentucky232
United States386
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime8% below national
Murray1,799
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Murray Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Murray.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Calloway County
Ice stormRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Murray is in Calloway County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Murray was founded in 1822 and sits in Calloway County. Elevation ~163 m.

Population trend
19K017,88818602024
Map of Murray
Murray, KY
Where Murray is
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Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Confederate Monument in MurrayFirst Baptist ChurchFirst Christian ChurchNational HotelDiuguid, Edwin S., HouseLinn, Will, HouseSeclusavalOld Normal School Building
Notable people from Murray
Leigh-Allyn BakerMolly SimsCleanth BrooksChuck TaylorRod FerrellGeorge StoneCarroll HubbardBob WarrenJohn Noble WilfordT. R. M. Howard
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Nearby cities
Mayfield (20 mi)Paducah (36 mi)Hopkinsville (49 mi)Madisonville (68 mi)Henderson (94 mi)Franklin (98 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Murray, KY (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Murray, Kentucky.

Edward Eugene Pettis, 41
Murray · Calloway County · 42071
AKA Eugene Nelson, Edward Eugene Nelson
Charles Warner Moore, 71
Murray · 42071
AKA Skip Warner Moore
Joseph Leon Davis, 53
Murray · Calloway County · 42071
AKA Jr Davis, Joseph L Davis
Donald James Roberts, 71
Murray · Calloway County · 42071
AKA Donnie James Roberts, Donald J Roberts
Matthew Aaron Jones, 57
Murray · Calloway County · 42071
AKA Matthew Jones, Matthew A Jones
John Tyler Davis, 40
Murray · Calloway County · 42066
AKA John Scott Davis, John T Davis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Murray — frequently asked

What is the population of Murray, Kentucky?
Murray has a population of about 17,888, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Murray?
The median home value in Murray is $193,300, and the median gross rent is $835/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Murray safe? What is the crime rate?
Murray Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 113 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Murray face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Calloway County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in Murray?
Murray has 13 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Murray?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Murray. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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