Murray, Nebraska

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Murray, Nebraska
Village
Nebraska Highway 1 in downtown Murray
Nebraska Highway 1 in downtown Murray
Location of Murray, Nebraska
Location of Murray, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°55′00″N 95°55′41″W / 40.91667°N 95.92806°W / 40.91667; -95.92806
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyCass
Area
[1]
 • Total0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
 • Land0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,191 ft (363 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total463
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
485
 • Density2,020.83/sq mi (500/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68409
Area code(s)402
FIPS code31-33425[4]
GNIS feature ID0831546[5]
Websitehttp://www.MurrayNebraska.com

Murray is a village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 463 at the 2010 census.

History[]

An early variant name was "Fairview".[6] Murray was platted in 1891 when the Missouri Pacific Railroad was extended to that point.[7] The present name is after Rev. George Murray, a pioneer settler.[8]

Geography[]

Murray is located at

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40°55′00″N 95°55′41″W / 40.916631°N 95.928169°W / 40.916631; -95.928169Coordinates: 40°55′00″N 95°55′41″W / 40.916631°N 95.928169°W / 40.916631; -95.928169 (40.916631, -95.928169).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all land.[10]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1940209—
195024416.7%
196027914.3%
19702862.5%
198046562.6%
1990418−10.1%
200048115.1%
2010463−3.7%
2019 (est.)485[3]4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census[]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 463 people, 187 households, and 130 families living in the village. The population density was 1,251.4 inhabitants per square mile (483.2/km2). There were 210 housing units at an average density of 567.6 per square mile (219.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 94.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 187 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.5% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 41.4 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 481 people, 188 households, and 140 families living in the village. The population density was 2,067.1 people per square mile (807.5/km2). There were 197 housing units at an average density of 846.6 per square mile (330.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.71% White, 1.25% Asian, 0.62% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.

There were 188 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $52,386, and the median income for a family was $56,250. Males had a median income of $37,386 versus $21,094 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,274. About 2.1% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "History". Cass County, Nebraska. Archived from the original on 30 July 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  7. ^ "Murray, Cass County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  8. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 32. ISBN 0803250606.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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