Murray County: Demographics & People
Murray County's population stands at 13,753 people, in 4,956 households. Median age 41.6 years. (6.4y older than Oklahoma). Population is 7% Hispanic or Latino and 1% Black. County is gaining 447 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 77 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Current population 13,753; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 13,753 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 5,350 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 41.6y is 2.7 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 13,753 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 3,123 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 2,683.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 5,107.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 2,840 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 22.7% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 19.5% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 37.1% |
| Median age | 41.6 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 13,753 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 13,753 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 9,682 |
| Black residents | 152 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 1,906 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 38 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 345 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 1,630 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 994 |
| Diversity Index | 47.0% |
| Black population | 1.1% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.2% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 12.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 13,753 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 13,482 |
| Residents born in this state | 9,218 |
| Residents born in another state | 4,039 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 1,731 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 1,375 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 225 |
| Foreign-born residents | 12.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
4,956 households.
| Family households | 3,461 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 4,956 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 447 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 12,266 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 11,819 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 447 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 13,314 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 2,854 |
| Pct With Disability | 21.4% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 433 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 13,570 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 11,788 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 954 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 542 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 276 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 10 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 1,782 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 13.1% |
| Pct White | 70.4% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29