The population of Murray was estimated to be 17,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Murray is about 16% lower than the national average.

The State of Kentucky enforces different minimum wages in some districts. The state level minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for basic wages, and $2.13 per hour for tipped wages. The city of Murray may be in a district with a different minimum wage than this.

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Employment in Murray

Population

The population of Murray, KY was estimated to be 17,000 in 2022. The median age of the Murray population is 27.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Murray, KY is about 16% lower than the national average. The median household income in Murray is $31,827.

Murray, KY Education

High School Graduate: 31%
Some College: 22%
Associates Degree: 6%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 40%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 39%
High School Graduate: 51%
Some College: 78%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 75%

Unemployment Rate by Education

High School Graduate: 1%
Some College: 2%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Murray, KY. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

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Murray Job Market

Murray is a college town in southwestern Kentucky with a population of around 19,000. Top industries in Murray include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Murray is growing steadily. People like working in Murray because of its college town feel from Murray State University and its proximity to outdoor recreation activities. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Murray than in the rest of the US.

Jobs near Murray, Kentucky include Nurse, Registered Nurse, Prn, Supervisor, and Driver.

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