Murphysboro, Illinois
Murphysboro: Town in Illinois
About
Murphysboro is a town located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,970 and a population density of 584 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,384 inhabitants.
The town was created 181 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Murphysboro
| Population : | 7,384 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Jackson County |
| Postal code : | 62966 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 13.64 km2 |
| Altitude : | 420 feet / 128 meters |
| Capital city : | Murphysboro is capital of Jackson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1843 (181 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:57:01 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 541 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Murphysboro is located at 37°45'52"N 89°20'6"W (37.7645000, -89.3350900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Murphysboro
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Murphysboro decreased by 7.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,970 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,963 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,915 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,859 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,800 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,746 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,692 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,575 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,483 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,413 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,384 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Other Places in Murphysboro
1 Murphysboro Twp Office
1410 Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966 ➦ Show Map
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2 Murphysboro Information Tech
1101 Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966 ➦ Show Map
☎ +16186874216 🔗 Url
3 Township Supervisor
1410 Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966 ➦ Show Map
☎ +16186871142 🔗 Url
4 Murphysboro Twp Assessor
1410 Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966 ➦ Show Map
☎ +16186842494 🔗 Url
5 Levan Town Hall
LEVAN TOWN HALL, 127 Cook Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966 ➦ Show Map
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6 CITY HALL
202 N 11th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Murphysboro (8)
People born in Murphysboro, including soldier and political leader John A. Logan, basketball player Don Ohl, football player and coach Bobby Woll, .
List
- Robert H. Mohlenbrock (botanist) he was born in 02/01/1931
- Mike Bost (American politician) he was born in 30/12/1960
- Jack A. Ozburn (American basketball player) he was born in 04/01/1913
- Todd Thomas he was born in 01/01/1961
- Theo Germaine (American actor)
Schools in Murphysboro
College & universities near Murphysboro, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149222 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale (IL) | 62901-4512 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Murphysboro, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
Post offices near Murphysboro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Murphysbor Post Office | Murphysboro (IL) | 62966 |
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | 25,036 | City in Illinois, USA |
| De Soto | 1,503 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Elkville | 864 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sand Ridge | 761 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Pomona | 755 | Township of Illinois |
| Harrison | 639 | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Ava | 610 | City in Illinois |
| Grand Tower | 560 | City in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Makanda | 529 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Dowell | 385 | Village in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Campbell Hill | 310 | Town |
| Vergennes | 279 | City in Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Gorham | 219 | Village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States |
| West Point | 165 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Degognia | 141 | Township in Jackson County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Murphysboro distances to largest Illinois cities
