Murchison, TX

Q: What is the Total Population of Murchison?

Total Population of Murchison is 419.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Murchison?

Total Male Population of Murchison is 204.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Murchison?

Total Female Population of Murchison is 215.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Murchison?

There are 94.88 Males per 100 Females in Murchison.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Murchison?

There are 105.39 Females per 100 Males in Murchison.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Murchison?

Median Population Age in Murchison is 39.4 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Murchison

Average Family Size in Murchison is 2.7 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Murchison

Average Household Size in Murchison is 2.6 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Murchison?

Per Capita income in Murchison is $25,187.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Murchison?

Median Family Income in Murchison is $51,625.

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Murchison Map

Murchison Overview

419

TOTAL POPULATION

204

MALE POPULATION

215

FEMALE POPULATION

94.88

MALES / 100 FEMALES

105.39

FEMALES / 100 MALES

39.4

MEDIAN AGE

2.7

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.6

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$25,187

PER CAPITA INCOME

$51,625

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$52,841

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

53.2%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

46.8¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.41

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

153

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

45.1%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

7.8%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Murchison Zip Codes

75778

Murchison Area Codes

430, 903

Race in Murchison

The most populous races in Murchison are White / Caucasian (375 | 89.5%), Hispanic or Latino (42 | 10.0%), and Two or more Races (26 | 6.2%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	1	0.2%
Black / African American	7	1.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	42	10.0%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	375	89.5%
Two or more Races	26	6.2%
Some other Race	10	2.4%
Total	419	100.0%

Ancestry in Murchison

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	28	6.7%
British	4	0.9%
Czechoslovakian	1	0.2%
Dutch West Indian	11	2.6%
English	54	12.9%
European	2	0.5%
Filipino	1	0.2%
French	3	0.7%
German	77	18.4%
Irish	76	18.1%
Italian	13	3.1%
Mexican	36	8.6%
Norwegian	3	0.7%
Puerto Rican	6	1.4%
Scotch-Irish	2	0.5%
Scottish	13	3.1%
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Immigrants in Murchison

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Murchison came from Central America (17 | 4.1%), Latin America (17 | 4.1%), and Mexico (17 | 4.1%), together accounting for 12.2% of all Murchison residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Central America	17	4.1%
Latin America	17	4.1%
Mexico	17	4.1%
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Sex and Age in Murchison

The most populous age groups in Murchison are 65 to 69 Years (28 | 13.7%) for men and Under 5 Years (31 | 14.4%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	9 (4.4%)	31 (14.4%)
5 to 9 Years	13 (6.4%)	3 (1.4%)
10 to 14 Years	12 (5.9%)	12 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years	10 (4.9%)	20 (9.3%)
20 to 24 Years	18 (8.8%)	10 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Years	20 (9.8%)	18 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Years	13 (6.4%)	11 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years	7 (3.4%)	5 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Years	5 (2.5%)	8 (3.7%)
45 to 49 Years	9 (4.4%)	11 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years	13 (6.4%)	1 (0.5%)
55 to 59 Years	8 (3.9%)	9 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years	6 (2.9%)	20 (9.3%)
65 to 69 Years	28 (13.7%)	17 (7.9%)
70 to 74 Years	8 (3.9%)	23 (10.7%)
75 to 79 Years	25 (12.2%)	14 (6.5%)
80 to 84 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)
85 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	204 (100.0%)	215 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Murchison

Median Family Size in Murchison

The median family size in Murchison is 2.71 persons per family, with single male/father families (12 | 8.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.5 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (97 | 70.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.44 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	97 (70.8%)	2.44
Single Male/Father	12 (8.8%)	3.50
Single Female/Mother	28 (20.4%)	3.29
Total Families	137 (100.0%)	2.71

Median Household Size in Murchison

The median household size in Murchison is 2.57 persons per household, with single female/mother households (28 | 17.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.75 persons per household. non-family households (26 | 16.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	97 (59.5%)	2.44
Single Male/Father	12 (7.4%)	3.50
Single Female/Mother	28 (17.2%)	3.75
Non-family	26 (16.0%)	1.35
Total Households	163 (100.0%)	2.57

Household Size by Marriage Status in Murchison

Out of a total of 163 households in Murchison, 137 (84.1%) are family households, while 26 (16.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 63, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 18.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	18 (11.0%)
2-Person Households	63 (38.7%)	5 (3.1%)
3-Person Households	52 (31.9%)	3 (1.8%)
4-Person Households	14 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	137 (84.1%)	26 (16.0%)

Female Fertility in Murchison

Fertility by Age in Murchison

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Murchison

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Murchison

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Murchison

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Murchison

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Murchison

Income Overview in Murchison

Per Capita Income in Murchison is $25,187, while median incomes of families and households are $51,625 and $52,841 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	419	$25,187
Median Family Income	137	$51,625
Mean Family Income	137	$65,166
Median Household Income	163	$52,841
Mean Household Income	163	$65,066
Income Deficit	137	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	419	53.16%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	419	46.84¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	419	0.41

Earnings by Sex in Murchison

Average Earnings in Murchison are $34,615, $51,042 for men and $23,906 for women, a difference of 53.2%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	87 (57.2%)	$51,042
Female	65 (42.8%)	$23,906
Total	152 (100.0%)	$34,615

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Murchison

The most common earnings brackets in Murchison are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (17 | 19.5%) and $17,500 to $19,999 for women (10 | 15.4%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	4 (4.6%)	5 (7.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999	13 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	10 (15.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999	2 (2.3%)	8 (12.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999	3 (3.5%)	5 (7.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999	15 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999	2 (2.3%)	2 (3.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999	1 (1.1%)	6 (9.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999	1 (1.1%)	2 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999	6 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	10 (11.5%)	4 (6.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999	5 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	17 (19.5%)	8 (12.3%)
$100,000+	8 (9.2%)	2 (3.1%)
Total	87 (100.0%)	65 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Murchison

Average earnings in Murchison are $55,000 for men and $27,917 for women, a difference of 49.2%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $78,958, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $33,942. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $32,500, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $32,500.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$33,942	$0
College or Associate's Degree	$78,958	$32,500
Bachelor's Degree	$78,750	$0
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$55,000	$27,917

Family Income in Murchison

Family Income Brackets in Murchison

According to the Murchison family income data, there are 40 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.2% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	40	29.2%
$25,000 to $34,999	20	14.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	2	1.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	38	27.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	12	8.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	13	9.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	9	6.6%
$200,000+	3	2.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Murchison

2-person families (74 | 54.0%) account for the highest median family income in Murchison with $51,250 per family, while 2-person families (74 | 54.0%) have the highest median income of $25,625 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	74 (54.0%)	$51,250
3-Person Families	41 (29.9%)	$0
4-Person Families	14 (10.2%)	$0
5-Person Families	3 (2.2%)	$0
6-Person Families	5 (3.6%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	137 (100.0%)	$51,625

Family Income by Number of Earners in Murchison

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	42 (30.7%)	$0
1 Earner	62 (45.3%)	$0
2 Earners	27 (19.7%)	$93,125
3+ Earners	6 (4.4%)	$0
Total	137 (100.0%)	$51,625

Household Income in Murchison

Household Income Brackets in Murchison

With 49 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Murchison, accounting for 30.1% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	1	0.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	39	23.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	21	12.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	9	5.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	49	30.1%
$75,000 to $99,999	17	10.4%
$100,000 to $149,999	15	9.2%
$150,000 to $199,999	9	5.5%
$200,000+	3	1.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Murchison

The median household income in Murchison is $52,841, with the highest median household income of $90,500 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 48 households (29.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 10 households (6.1%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	10 (6.1%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	42 (25.8%)	$51,250
45 to 64 Years	48 (29.4%)	$90,500
65+ Years	63 (38.7%)	$59,583
Total	163 (100.0%)	$52,841

Poverty in Murchison

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Murchison

With 16.7% poverty level for males and 34.9% for females among the residents of Murchison, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (100.0%) and 20 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	26 (83.9%)
5 Years	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	7 (70.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (30.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	20 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	13 (39.4%)	11 (37.9%)
35 to 44 Years	1 (8.3%)	1 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years	3 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	6 (24.0%)	7 (43.8%)
Total	34 (16.7%)	75 (34.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Murchison

According to the poverty statistics in Murchison, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	9 (100.0%)	5 (16.1%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	11 (100.0%)	3 (30.0%)
12 to 14 Years	3 (100.0%)	5 (100.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	9 (100.0%)	7 (70.0%)
18 to 24 Years	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	20 (60.6%)	18 (62.1%)
35 to 44 Years	11 (91.7%)	12 (92.3%)
45 to 54 Years	19 (86.4%)	12 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years	14 (100.0%)	29 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	36 (100.0%)	40 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	19 (76.0%)	9 (56.2%)
Total	170 (83.3%)	140 (65.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Murchison

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Murchison show that 17.5% or 17 of the total 97 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 54.8%, comprising of 17 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	63 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	14 (45.2%)	17 (54.8%)
3 or 4 Children	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	80 (82.5%)	17 (17.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Murchison

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	10 (40.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	10 (35.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Murchison

The poverty data for Murchison shows that 17 of the married-couple family households (17.5%) and 10 of the single-parent households (25.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (54.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (32.3%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	17 (54.8%)	10 (32.3%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	17 (17.5%)	10 (25.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Murchison

Employment by Class of Employer in Murchison

Among the 138 employed individuals in Murchison, private company employees (94 | 68.1%), local government employees (17 | 12.3%), and state government employees (17 | 12.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	94	68.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	8	5.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations	2	1.5%
Local Government Employees	17	12.3%
State Government Employees	17	12.3%
Federal Government Employees	0	0.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	138	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Murchison

According to the labor force statistics for Murchison, out of the total population over 16 years of age (339), 45.1% or 153 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 12 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 91.2% or 31 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 50.0% or 12 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	24 (85.7%)	12 (50.0%)
25 to 29 Years	22 (57.9%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	13 (54.2%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	20 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	31 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	10 (58.8%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	11 (42.3%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	20 (26.3%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	153 (45.1%)	12 (7.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Murchison

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	4 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	48 (76.2%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	41 (53.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	14 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	107 (65.2%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Murchison

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Murchison are Computers, Engineering & Science (15 | 10.6%), Computers & Mathematics (13 | 9.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (9 | 6.4%), Health Technologists (9 | 6.4%), and Management (7 | 5.0%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Murchison, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Management (85.7%), and Community & Social Service (75.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	1 (14.3%)	6 (85.7%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	1 (25.0%)	3 (75.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	6 (66.7%)	3 (33.3%)
Health Technologists	6 (66.7%)	3 (33.3%)
Total (Category)	23 (65.7%)	12 (34.3%)
Total (Overall)	83 (58.9%)	58 (41.1%)

Services Occupations

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Murchison, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (71.4%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	2 (28.6%)	5 (71.4%)
Personal Care & Service	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	21 (56.8%)	16 (43.2%)
Total (Overall)	83 (58.9%)	58 (41.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Murchison are Office & Administration (19 | 13.5%), and Sales & Related (6 | 4.3%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	2 (33.3%)	4 (66.7%)
Office & Administration	3 (15.8%)	16 (84.2%)
Total (Category)	5 (20.0%)	20 (80.0%)
Total (Overall)	83 (58.9%)	58 (41.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Murchison are Construction & Extraction (16 | 11.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3 | 2.1%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	83 (58.9%)	58 (41.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Murchison are Production (14 | 9.9%), Transportation (8 | 5.7%), and Material Moving (3 | 2.1%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	4 (28.6%)	10 (71.4%)
Transportation	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	15 (60.0%)	10 (40.0%)
Total (Overall)	83 (58.9%)	58 (41.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Murchison

Employment Industries in Murchison

Employment Industries by Sex in Murchison

The Murchison industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (71.4%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	21 (61.8%)	13 (38.2%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	3 (42.9%)	4 (57.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	6 (28.6%)	15 (71.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	8 (42.1%)	11 (57.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Public Administration	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	83 (58.9%)	58 (41.1%)

Education in Murchison

School Enrollment in Murchison

The most common levels of schooling among the 84 students in Murchison are high school (22 | 26.2%), college / undergraduate (22 | 26.2%), and middle school (17 | 20.2%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	11	13.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary School	12	14.3%
Middle School	17	20.2%
High School	22	26.2%
College / Undergraduate	22	26.2%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	84	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Murchison

Out of a total of 84 students who are enrolled in schools in Murchison, 14 (16.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 70 (83.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11 (68.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 24 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	5 (31.2%)	11 (68.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	16 (84.2%)	3 (15.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	70 (83.3%)	14 (16.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Murchison

Education (12 | 35.3%), physical & health sciences (5 | 14.7%), arts & humanities (5 | 14.7%), communications (4 | 11.8%), and literature & languages (3 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 34 individuals in Murchison who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	0	0.0%
Physical & Health Sciences	5	14.7%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	2	5.9%
Engineering	0	0.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	0	0.0%
Business	0	0.0%
Education	12	35.3%
Literature & Languages	3	8.8%
Liberal Arts & History	3	8.8%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	4	11.8%
Arts & Humanities	5	14.7%
Total	34	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Murchison

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Murchison

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Murchison are males with 2 vehicles (65, accounting for 81.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (41, making up 112.1%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	2 (2.5%)	4 (6.9%)
2 Vehicles	65 (81.2%)	41 (70.7%)
3 Vehicles	7 (8.7%)	6 (10.3%)
4 Vehicles	2 (2.5%)	3 (5.2%)
5 or more Vehicles	4 (5.0%)	4 (6.9%)
Total	80 (100.0%)	58 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Murchison

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Murchison are 10 to 14 minutes (18 commuters, 13.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (18 commuters, 13.6%), and 45 to 59 minutes (18 commuters, 13.6%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	10	7.6%
5 to 9 Minutes	0	0.0%
10 to 14 Minutes	18	13.6%
15 to 19 Minutes	12	9.1%
20 to 24 Minutes	16	12.1%
25 to 29 Minutes	3	2.3%
30 to 34 Minutes	18	13.6%
35 to 39 Minutes	8	6.1%
40 to 44 Minutes	15	11.4%
45 to 59 Minutes	18	13.6%
60 to 89 Minutes	8	6.1%
90 or more Minutes	6	4.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Murchison

The most common commute times in Murchison are 45 to 59 minutes (14 commuters, 18.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (12 commuters, 21.8%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	5 (6.5%)	5 (9.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes	8 (10.4%)	10 (18.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes	3 (3.9%)	9 (16.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes	4 (5.2%)	12 (21.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	11 (14.3%)	7 (12.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes	8 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	13 (16.9%)	2 (3.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes	14 (18.2%)	4 (7.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes	5 (6.5%)	3 (5.4%)
90 or more Minutes	3 (3.9%)	3 (5.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Murchison

The most frequent times of departure to work in Murchison are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (15, 19.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (18, 32.7%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	3 (3.9%)	11 (20.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	6 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	15 (19.5%)	0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	11 (14.3%)	10 (18.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	9 (11.7%)	18 (32.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	7 (9.1%)	4 (7.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	13 (16.9%)	2 (3.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	3 (3.9%)	5 (9.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	8 (10.4%)	2 (3.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	2 (2.6%)	3 (5.4%)
Total	77 (100.0%)	55 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Murchison

Occupancy by Ownership in Murchison

Of the total 163 dwellings in Murchison, owner-occupied units account for 112 (68.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 51 (31.3%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	112	68.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	51	31.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units	163	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Murchison

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	18	11.0%
2-Person Household	68	41.7%
3-Person Household	55	33.7%
4+ Person Household	22	13.5%
Total Housing Units	163	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Murchison

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	17 (94.4%)	1 (5.6%)
2-Person Household	64 (94.1%)	4 (5.9%)
3-Person Household	20 (36.4%)	35 (63.6%)
4+ Person Household	11 (50.0%)	11 (50.0%)
Total Housing Units	112 (68.7%)	51 (31.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Murchison

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	8 (72.7%)	3 (27.3%)
High School Diploma	44 (73.3%)	16 (26.7%)
College/Associate Degree	42 (60.9%)	27 (39.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	18 (78.3%)	5 (21.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Murchison

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	43	26.4%
35 to 44 Years	9	5.5%
45 to 54 Years	21	12.9%
55 to 64 Years	27	16.6%
65 to 74 Years	31	19.0%
75 to 84 Years	32	19.6%
85 Years and Over	0	0.0%
Total	163	100.0%

Housing Finances in Murchison

Median Income by Occupancy in Murchison

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	112 (68.7%)	$61,818
Renter-Occupied	51 (31.3%)	$47,917
Average	163 (100.0%)	$52,841

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Murchison

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	21 (41.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999	18 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	17 (15.2%)	4 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999	6 (5.4%)	3 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999	31 (27.7%)	18 (35.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	17 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	10 (8.9%)	5 (9.8%)
$150,000 or more	12 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	112 (100.0%)	51 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Murchison

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	44 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	23 (20.5%)	3 (5.9%)
$800 to $999	11 (9.8%)	24 (47.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499	24 (21.4%)	17 (33.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	112 (100.0%)	51 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Murchison

Housing Structures in Murchison

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	127	77.9%
Single Unit, Attached	0	0.0%
2 Unit Apartments	24	14.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	12	7.4%
Total	163	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Murchison

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	104 (81.9%)	23 (18.1%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	8 (66.7%)	4 (33.3%)
Total	112 (68.7%)	51 (31.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Murchison

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms	58 (51.8%)	31 (60.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms	48 (42.9%)	17 (33.3%)
8 or more Rooms	6 (5.4%)	3 (5.9%)
Total	112 (100.0%)	51 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Murchison

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	58 (51.8%)	3 (5.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	54 (48.2%)	48 (94.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	112 (100.0%)	51 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Murchison

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	39 (34.8%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles	59 (52.7%)	46 (90.2%)
3 or more Vehicles	11 (9.8%)	5 (9.8%)
Total	112 (100.0%)	51 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Murchison

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Murchison

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	57	55
Median Property Value	$109,600	$109,400
Median Household Income	$61,705	$11
Monthly Housing Costs	$424	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$1,150	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Murchison

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	17 (29.8%)	2 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999	5 (8.8%)	21 (38.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999	35 (61.4%)	20 (36.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999	0 (0.0%)	7 (12.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	57 (100.0%)	55 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Murchison

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	9 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	10 (17.5%)	10 (18.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999	2 (3.5%)	7 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999	20 (35.1%)	4 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	7 (12.3%)	11 (20.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	8 (14.0%)	10 (18.2%)
$150,000 or more	1 (1.8%)	2 (3.6%)
Total	57 (100.0%)	55 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Murchison

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	39 (68.4%)	70,625 (128,409.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x	15 (26.3%)	29 (52.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x	1 (1.8%)	12 (21.8%)
4.0x or more	2 (3.5%)	4 (7.3%)
Total	57 (100.0%)	55 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Murchison

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	11 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	35 (61.4%)	13 (23.6%)
$800 to $1,499	11 (19.3%)	25 (45.5%)
Total	57 (100.0%)	55 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Murchison

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Murchison

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	49 (96.1%)	2 (3.9%)
6 to 18 Years	46 (93.9%)	3 (6.1%)
19 to 25 Years	52 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	29 (60.4%)	19 (39.6%)
35 to 44 Years	18 (72.0%)	7 (28.0%)
45 to 54 Years	32 (94.1%)	2 (5.9%)
55 to 64 Years	30 (69.8%)	13 (30.2%)
65 to 74 Years	76 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	41 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	373 (89.0%)	46 (11.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Murchison

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	49 (96.1%)	2 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	46 (93.9%)	3 (6.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	52 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Murchison

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	103 (88.0%)	14 (12.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	45 (81.8%)	10 (18.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999	98 (89.1%)	12 (10.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	36 (87.8%)	5 (12.2%)
$100,000 and over	91 (94.8%)	5 (5.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Murchison

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	40 (78.4%)	12 (23.5%)
6 to 18 Years	35 (71.4%)	17 (34.7%)
19 to 25 Years	24 (46.2%)	32 (61.5%)
25 to 34 Years	13 (27.1%)	16 (33.3%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	18 (72.0%)
45 to 54 Years	8 (23.5%)	29 (85.3%)
55 to 64 Years	12 (27.9%)	27 (62.8%)
65 to 74 Years	74 (97.4%)	51 (67.1%)
75 Years and over	41 (100.0%)	25 (61.0%)
Total	247 (59.0%)	227 (54.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Murchison

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (32.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	9 (18.8%)	16 (29.6%)
65 to 74 Years	26 (72.2%)	4 (10.0%)
75 Years and over	18 (72.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Murchison

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Murchison: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	3 (6.2%)	10 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	2 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Murchison: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (12.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	3 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Murchison: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (32.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	3 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	9 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	9 (36.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Murchison: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	5 (20.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	3 (6.2%)	6 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years	26 (72.2%)	4 (10.0%)
75 Years and over	16 (64.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Murchison: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	3 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Murchison

Computing Device Access in Murchison

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	117	71.8%
Smartphone	138	84.7%
Tablet	60	36.8%
No Computing Device	13	8.0%
Total	163	100.0%

Internet Access in Murchison

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	73	44.8%
Cellular Data Only	49	30.1%
Satellite Internet	15	9.2%
No Internet	30	18.4%
Total	163	100.0%

Murchison Summary

Murchison is a small town located in Henderson County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,093 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Tyler, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Murchison was founded in 1872 by William Murchison, a former Confederate soldier. The town was originally called Murchisonville, but the name was shortened to Murchison in 1876. The town was incorporated in 1882.

Murchison was a farming community until the early 1900s, when the discovery of oil in the area led to an economic boom. The town was home to several oil refineries and related businesses. The oil industry declined in the mid-20th century, but the town remains an important center for the oil and gas industry.

Geography

Murchison is located at 32°14'25" North, 95°45'45" West (32.240278, -95.7625). The town is situated in the rolling hills of East Texas, about 10 miles east of Tyler. The town is located on U.S. Highway 175, which runs east-west through the town.

The climate in Murchison is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). The average annual precipitation is 44 inches (112 cm).

Economy

Murchison is a small town with a limited economy. The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The town is also home to several oil and gas companies, which provide jobs for many of the town's residents.

The town is also home to a small manufacturing plant, which produces plastic products. The plant employs about 50 people.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,093 people living in Murchison. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 16.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

The median income for a household in Murchison was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 15.2% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Murchison is a small town located in Henderson County, Texas. The town was founded in 1872 and has a population of 1,093 as of the 2010 census. The town is home to several small businesses and oil and gas companies, which provide jobs for many of the town's residents. The town has a humid subtropical climate and a median household income of $37,500.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Murchison?

Total Population of Murchison is 419.

What is the Total Male Population of Murchison?

Total Male Population of Murchison is 204.

What is the Total Female Population of Murchison?

Total Female Population of Murchison is 215.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Murchison?

There are 94.88 Males per 100 Females in Murchison.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Murchison?

There are 105.39 Females per 100 Males in Murchison.

What is the Median Population Age in Murchison?

Median Population Age in Murchison is 39.4 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Murchison

Average Family Size in Murchison is 2.7 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Murchison

Average Household Size in Murchison is 2.6 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Murchison?

Per Capita income in Murchison is $25,187.

What is the Median Family Income in Murchison?

Median Family Income in Murchison is $51,625.

What is the Median Household income in Murchison?

Median Household Income in Murchison is $52,841.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Murchison?

Income or Wage Gap in Murchison is 53.2%.

Women in Murchison earn 46.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Murchison?

Inequality or Gini Index in Murchison is 0.41.

How Large is the Labor Force in Murchison?

There are 153 People in the Labor Forcein in Murchison.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Murchison?

45.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Murchison.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Murchison?

Unemployment Rate in Murchison is 7.8%.