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The total population of Murphysboro is estimated to be 7,101 with 3,158 males (44.47%) and 3,943 females (55.53%). There are 785 more females than males in Murphysboro.
The median household income in Murphysboro was $42,100 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 879(2.05%) from $42,979 in 2020. This income is 56.43% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Murphysboro sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $60,801. Overall, the median household income for the city of Murphysboro stands at $42,100.
In Murphysboro, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $33,678 for males and $27,287 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $49,750 for males and $40,759 for females.
In Murphysboro, there are just three different racial groups among households. Among these, Some Other Race households report a median household income of $63,042, followed by White households at $45,115, and Black or African American households with a median household income of $32,373.
In 2022, the population of Murphysboro was 7,033, a 0.18% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Murphysboro's population was 7,046, a decline of 0.51% compared to a population of 7,082 in 2020.
The median age in Murphysboro, IL is 38.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 22.43% were under the age of 15, 13.95% aged 15 to 29, 43.92% aged 30 to 64, 15.90% aged 65 to 84, and 3.80% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Murphysboro population: 72.39% are White, 15.13% are Black or African American, 0.30% are Asian, 7.98% are some other race and 4.20% are multiracial.