Murray, Kentucky
Murray: City in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States
About
Murray is a city located in the county of Calloway in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,741 and a population density of 588 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,437 inhabitants.
The city was created 202 years ago in 1821.
Quick Facts about Murray
| Population : | 19,437 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Calloway County |
| Postal code : | 42071 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 270 |
| Area : | 30.17 km2 |
| Named for : | John L. Murray |
| Altitude : | 535 feet / 163 meters |
| Capital city : | Murray is capital of Calloway County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1822 (202 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:55:21 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 644 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.73% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Murray is located at 36°36'37"N 88°18'53"W (36.6103300, -88.3147600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Murray
Demographics
The population of Murray increased by 8.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,741 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,047 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,305 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,646 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,643 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,014 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,045 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,170 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,284 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,327 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,437 | 0.57% | estimation process |
People born in Murray (24)
People born in Murray, including actress Molly Sims, actress Leigh-Allyn Baker, Convicted murderer Rod Ferrell, .
List
- Carroll Hubbard (American politician) he was born in 07/07/1937
- Charles W. Milliken (American politician (1827-1915)) he was born in 15/08/1827
- Frank Stubblefield (American politician (1907-1977)) he was born in 05/04/1907
- Nathan Stubblefield (American radio pioneer) he was born in 22/11/1860
- Seth Morrison (American alpine skier) he was born in 30/11/1973
- Cleanth Brooks (American literary critic and academic) he was born in 16/10/1906
- Bob Warren (American basketball player) he was born in 17/07/1946
- Chuck Taylor (American professional wrestler) he was born in 22/04/1986
- George Stone (American basketball player) he was born in 09/02/1946
- Billy Lane Lauffer (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 20/10/1945
- John Noble Wilford (American journalist) he was born in 04/10/1933
- Pat Osburn (American baseball player) he was born in 04/04/1949
- Shane Andrus (Player of American football) he was born in 02/10/1980
- T. R. M. Howard (Civil rights activist) he was born in 04/03/1908
- Timothy D. Adams (American politician) he was born in 31/10/1961
- Kellie Overbey (actress) she was born in 21/11/1964
- Gene Graham (American journalist and educator) he was born in 26/08/1924
- Gregory V. Jones he was born in 01/01/1959
Schools in Murray
College & universities near Murray, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157401 | Murray State University | Murray (KY) | 42071-3318 |
| 221281 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Paris | Paris (TN) | 38242 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Murray, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Murray , Utah 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. with a population of 48,355 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 Calloway County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calloway County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hazel | 407 | Home rule-class city in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Murray distances to largest Kentucky cities
