Murray, Iowa
Murray, Iowa | |
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| Motto: Murray Matters | |
 Location of Murray, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 41°02′29″N 93°56′56″W / 41.04139°N 93.94889°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clarke |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| • Mayor | Scott Busick |
| • City Administrator | Jennifer Adesso |
| Area | |
| • 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 | 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[edit]
Murray got its start in the year 1868, following the construction of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad through the territory.[4]
Geography[edit]
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[edit]
| 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: | ||
2010 census[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Murray, Iowa
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "History of Murray". "Clarke County History," Lewis Pub., Chicago, 1886. (book in the Public Domain). IAGenWeb Project. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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