Murray, KY Metro Area is a vibrant and growing community with a population of 37,291 people and a population density of 102.07 people per square mile. With its close proximity to Nashville, TN and Louisville, KY, Murray has access to many great amenities. There are a variety of local businesses in the area such as local coffee shops, grocery stores, restaurants and art galleries. Year-round outdoor activities like fishing, camping and hiking can be found in nearby state parks. There are also several demographic organizations in the city that provide support for the local community such as The Murray-Calloway Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) which works to create jobs and support economic growth in the area. Murray is also home to an array of sports teams including the University of Kentucky football team and Murray State University's basketball team. These teams bring excitement to the city every year with their competitive games and rivalry games against other colleges.
The population in Murray Metro Area is 37,291. There are 97 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Murray Metro Area is 36.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Murray Metro Area is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Murray Metro Area
- 46.2% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 32.3% are married with children
- 11.4% have children, but are single
Race in Murray Metro Area
- 89.7% are White
- 3.7% are Black
- 1.8% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander