Murray
City in Calloway County, Kentucky
Murray is a city in Calloway County, Kentucky, with 17,307 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 535 ft (163 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hazel, 7.5 miles S.
- 17,307residents (2020 Census)
- 535 ftelevation · 163 m
- 11.7 sq miland area · 30.3 km²
- 1,479 / sq mipopulation density
- 42071ZIP code
About Murray
Murray is a home rule-class city in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States. It is the county seat of Calloway County and the 19th-largest city in Kentucky. The city's population was 17,307 during the 2020 U.S. census, and its micropolitan area's population is 37,191. Murray is a college town and is the home of Murray State University.
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Living in Murray
- Median household income
- $44,091
- Median home value
- $195,000
- Median rent
- $870/mo
- Median age
- 25.8
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Murray had 17,307 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,307 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,479 per sq mi (571 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Murray at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Calloway County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,307 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.70 sq mi (30.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6142° N, 88.3221° W |
| ZIP code | 42071 |
| Official website | murrayky.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2154642 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Murray
- Hazel7.5 mi S
- Dexter8.8 mi N
- Hardin10.5 mi N
- Puryear, TN12.0 mi S
- Farmington12.1 mi W
- Buchanan, TN14.1 mi SE
- Sedalia15.7 mi W
- Benton16.3 mi N
- Whitlock, TN17.2 mi S
- Cottage Grove, TN18.5 mi SW
- Mayfield19.8 mi NW
- Palmersville, TN20.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Murray
What county is Murray in?
Murray is in Calloway County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Murray, KY?
17,307 people lived in Murray at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Murray, KY?
The ZIP code of Murray is 42071.
What is the elevation of Murray?
535 feet (163 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Murray?
Hazel (7.5 mi), Dexter (8.8 mi), Hardin (10.5 mi), Puryear (12.0 mi), Farmington (12.1 mi).
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