Murray, Iowa

Murray, Iowa
City
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail exhibit
Motto:  Murray Matters
Location of Murray, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°02′29″N93°56′56″W / 41.04139°N 93.94889°W / 41.04139; -93.94889
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Clarke
Government
• Type	Mayor - Council
• Mayor	Scott Busick
• City Administrator	Jennifer Adesso
Area [1]
• Total	0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2)
• Land	0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,217 ft (371 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	684
• Density	855.00/sq mi (330.17/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50174
Area code	641
FIPS code	19-55065
GNIS feature ID	2395142 [2]
Website	www.murrayia.org

Murray is a city in Clarke County, Iowa, United States. The population was 684 at the time of the 2020 census. ^[3]

History

Murray got its start in the year 1868, following the construction of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad through the territory. ^[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.79 square miles (2.05 km²), all land. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1880	491	—
1890	666	+35.6%
1900	949	+42.5%
1910	796	−16.1%
1920	847	+6.4%
1930	828	−2.2%
1940	857	+3.5%
1950	767	−10.5%
1960	613	−20.1%
1970	620	+1.1%
1980	703	+13.4%
1990	731	+4.0%
2000	766	+4.8%
2010	756	−1.3%
2020	684	−9.5%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census [6] [3]

2010 census

As of the census ^[7] of 2010, there were 756 people, 310 households, and 200 families living in the city. The population density was 957.0 inhabitants per square mile (369.5/km²). There were 337 housing units at an average density of 426.6 per square mile (164.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.5% African American, and 1.3% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 310 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2000, there were 766 people, 308 households, and 218 families living in the city. The population density was 977.4 inhabitants per square mile (377.4/km²). There were 338 housing units at an average density of 431.3 per square mile (166.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.43% White, 0.65% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 305 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,879, and the median income for a family was $37,083. Males had a median income of $27,583 versus $20,577 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,879. About 5.0% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

• Meridel Le Sueur — American writer associated with the proletarian movement of the 1930s and 1940s
• Glenn Parker — Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court: December 5, 1955 – January 6, 1975; Chief Justice: (i) January 1, 1963 – January 2, 1967 & (ii) January 1, 1973 – January 2, 1975

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Murray, Iowa
3. "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
4. "History of Murray". "Clarke County History," Lewis Pub., Chicago, 1886. (book in the Public Domain). IAGenWeb Project. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 11, 2012.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.