Categories in Murray, Kentucky
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Murray, Kentucky
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 382 | 33 years |
| Finance other | 200 | 90 years |
| Restaurants | 156 | 30 years |
| Real estate | 135 | 29 years |
| Shopping | 119 | 33 years |
| Religion | 111 | 54 years |
| Car repair | 93 | 32 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 92 | 39 years |
| Construction of buildings | 81 | 38 years |
| Automotive | 74 | 33 years |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 62 | 38 years |
| Public administration | 61 | 48 years |
| Shopping other | 61 | 32 years |
| Lawyers legal | 57 | 28 years |
| Beauty salons | 54 | 27 years |
Murray, Kentucky Facts
| Area | 11.5 mi² |
| Population | 17,115 |
| Male Population | 7,896 (46.1%) |
| Female Population | 9,219 (53.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +40.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.8% |
| Median Age | 24.8 years (Male: 24.9, Female: 24.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $36,620 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 270 |
| Neighborhoods | Murray, East, Murray State University |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.61033, -88.31476 |
| Zip Codes | 42071 |
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Murray, Kentucky Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,214 | 14,733 | 16,172 | 18,113 | 17,115 | 17,648 | 18,201 |
| Population Density | 1,061.1 / mi² | 1,279.9 / mi² | 1,405 / mi² | 1,573.6 / mi² | 1,486.9 / mi² | 1,533.2 / mi² | 1,581.2 / mi² |
Murray, Kentucky Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 5.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray, Kentucky | +40.1% | +16.2% | +5.8% |
| Kentucky | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Murray, Kentucky Median Age
Median Age: 24.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray, Kentucky | 24.8 yrs | 24.8 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
| Kentucky | 38 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Murray, Kentucky Population Density
Population Density: 1,487 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray, Kentucky | 17,115 | 11.51 sq mi | 1,487 / mi² |
| Kentucky | 4.5 million | 40,407.8 sq mi | 111 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Murray, Kentucky Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Murray, Kentucky
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Murray, Kentucky Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $30,597 | $32,421 | $37,535 | $36,479 | $34,708 | $35,619 | $34,276 | $36,620 |
| Total GDP | $78.8M | $85.1M | $102.7M | $104.7M | $104.8M | $109.8M | $106.6M | $115.2M |
Murray, Kentucky CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray, Kentucky | 299,131 tn | 17.48 tn | 25,987.3 tons/mi² |
| Kentucky | 80,701,118 tn | 18.06 tn | 1,997.2 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 299,131 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.48 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 25,987.3 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16/17 | 10:21 AM | 3.26 | 77.7 km | 9,070 m | 9km W of Bardwell, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 3/19/17 | 2:25 PM | 3.16 | 78.5 km | 12,220 m | 10km W of Bardwell, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/17 | 4:51 PM | 3.59 | 78.2 km | 8,390 m | 9km SSW of Wickliffe, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/16 | 6:12 AM | 3.5 | 89.9 km | 16,260 m | 15km N of La Center, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 8/12/13 | 9:43 PM | 3.3 | 96.6 km | 4,400 m | 9km W of Obion, Tennessee | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/11 | 3:02 AM | 3.1 | 81.4 km | 0 m | Missouri | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/10 | 7:37 PM | 3.7 | 95.1 km | 8,200 m | 2km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/05 | 12:21 PM | 3.6 | 70.6 km | 18,720 m | 5km N of Bardwell, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/04 | 3:25 AM | 3.5 | 81.9 km | 4,410 m | 13km SW of Wickliffe, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/03 | 2:26 AM | 3.1 | 64 km | 1,710 m | 6km SE of Metropolis, Illinois | usgs.gov |
Murray, Kentucky
Murray is a home rule-class city in Calloway County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of Calloway County and the 22nd-largest city in Kentucky. The city's population was 17,741 during the 2010 U.S. census, and its micropolitan area's po..
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