Murchison, TX is a small town located in Henderson County with a population of 426 people according to the 2010 census. The population density here is 387 people per square mile, compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses in Murchison include the General Store, a thrift store and pawn shop, John's Grocery Store, and the popular Bobcat Bait & Tackle. Year-round outdoor activities that can be enjoyed include fishing at Cedar Creek Reservoir or Lake Palestine, camping at nearby parks such as Grapeland Lake Park or Fairview Park, and hiking along trails like the one at Eustace City Park. There are also many organizations in Murchison for residents to participate in such as local Rotary Clubs and Veterans of Foreign Wars halls. Additionally, sports teams from Murchison compete in tournaments and leagues throughout the area such as basketball games held by the Henderson County Youth Sports Association.
The population in Murchison is 426. There are 270 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Murchison is 45, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Murchison is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Murchison
- 66.0% are married
- 22.6% are divorced
- 34.7% are married with children
- 8.9% have children, but are single
Race in Murchison
- 82.2% are White
- 2.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 15.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander