Murray, Utah
Murray: The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. It is located in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. Murray is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Murray City Hall and the Murray Arts Center.
About
Murray is a city located in the county of Salt Lake in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 46,746 and a population density of 1,464 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 48,355 inhabitants.
The city was created 176 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about Murray
| Population : | 48,355 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Utah (United States) |
| County : | Salt Lake County |
| Area : | 31.93 km2 |
| Named for : | Eli Houston Murray |
| Altitude : | 4,301 feet / 1311 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1848 (176 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:25:14 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,514 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Murray is located at 40°40'1"N 111°53'17"W (40.6668900, -111.8879900). It has 2 neighbors: Midvale and Millcreek.
Murray map
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- Official Website
Official website of Murray
Murray has 2 neighbours.
- Midvale city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
- Millcreek A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Millcreek is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Millcreek Heritage Museum and the Millcreek Aquatic Center.
Demographics
The population of Murray increased by 3.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 46,746 | - | census |
| 2011 | 47,138 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 48,184 | 2.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 48,528 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 48,710 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 48,999 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 49,137 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 49,320 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,130 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 48,917 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 48,355 | -1.16% | estimation process |
People born in Murray (30)
People born in Murray, including basketball player and coach Stan Watts, football player Kevin Curtis, basketball player and reality television contestant Scot Pollard, .
List
- Bruce Hardy (American football player) he was born in 01/06/1956
- Charles Brown (American politician) he was born in 28/09/1873
- Dan Snarr (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Donovan Arp (American football player) he was born in 12/01/1978
- Fred Weibell (American biomedical engineer) he was born in 18/10/1927
- George Fivas (American producer) he was born in 25/05/1973
- Gottlieb Berger (American politician) he was born in 03/10/1885
- J. Clifford Hansen (American politician) he was born in 29/12/1893
- Kayden Troff (American chess player) he was born in 06/05/1998
- Larry Wiley (American politician) he was born in 03/03/1950
- Lavar McMillan (American politician) he was born in 11/09/1921
- Leonidas Ralph Mecham (American government official) he was born in 23/04/1928
- Lou Andrus (American football player) he was born in 10/07/1943
- Mark Koncar (American football player) he was born in 05/05/1953
- Mike Dmitrich (American politician) he was born in 23/10/1936
- Norman Erekson (American politician) he was born in 09/03/1867
- William E. Dunn (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1926
- Zane Taylor (American football player) he was born in 23/04/1988
Schools in Murray
College & universities near Murray, UT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 438151 | Stevens-Henager College | Murray (UT) | 84123-5671 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Murray, UT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLC | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 340 South 600 West | RAIL |
| SLB | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 300 South 600 West | BUS |
| PRO | Provo | 300 West 600 South | RAIL |
| OGD | Ogden, Utah | 2393 Wall Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Murray
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Murray Post Office | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84107 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Murray , Kentucky city in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 19,437 people.
- Murray , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 4,613 people.
- Murray , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 681 people.
- Murray , Nebraska village in Case County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 484 people.
- Murray , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 170 people.
Other cities in Salt Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Salt Lake County , UT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 200,567 | The capital of Utah. |
| West Valley City | 135,248 | The second most populous city in Utah. |
| West Jordan | 116,530 | The second most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Sandy | 94,871 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Sandy Hills | 89,575 | A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| South Jordan | 78,503 | The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Millcreek | 60,507 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Taylorsville | 59,402 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Herriman | 55,756 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Draper | 48,963 | The most populous city in Utah County, Utah. |
| Riverton | 44,369 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| South Jordan Heights | 37,141 | City in United States of America |
| Kearns | 35,731 | Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Midvale | 34,434 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Cottonwood Heights | 33,327 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Holladay | 29,885 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Murray distances to largest Utah cities
