Murtaugh is a city located in Twin Falls County Idaho. Murtaugh has a 2024 population of 122. Murtaugh is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 5.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 116 in 2020.
The average household income in Murtaugh is $60,242 with a poverty rate of 9.86%. The median age in Murtaugh is 31.5 years: 33.3 years for males, and 30 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murtaugh was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 74.66% |
| Native American | 24 | 16.44% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 8.22% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.68% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 53 | 2.75 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Married | 19 | 3.47 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 18 | 3.06 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Non Family | 14 | 1.14 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 4.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
90.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 10.47% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 12.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4 | 4.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 11.63% |
| High School Graduate | 22 | 25.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 19.77% |
| Some College | 13 | 15.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 44 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 13 | 9 |
| Native American | 17 | 9 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 52.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,357 | $25,714 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,208 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,594 | $33,125 | $36,875 |
| Some College | $39,375 | $41,875 | $35,625 |
$33,594
Average Earnings
$33,125
Average Male
$36,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.18% of Murtaugh residents speak only English, while 27.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 14 | 14.14% |
9.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.1%
Male Poverty Rate
15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murtaugh is White, with 14.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murtaugh is White, with 14.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.85% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,750 | $60,667 |
| Households | $58,750 | $60,242 |
| Married Families | $83,036 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,500 | $49,893 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2
Number of Veterans
2
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 2.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.12%
Born in Murtaugh
87.67%
Native Born
12.33%
Foreign Born
9.59%
Non Citizen
2.74%
Naturalized
87.67% of Murtaugh residents were born in the United States, with 67.12% having been born in Idaho. 9.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 131 | 2 | 1.55% |
| 2028 | 129 | 2 | 1.57% |
| 2027 | 127 | 1 | 0.79% |
| 2026 | 126 | 2 | 1.61% |
| 2025 | 124 | 2 | 1.64% |
| 2024 | 122 | 1 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 121 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 121 | -2 | -1.63% |
| 2021 | 123 | 7 | 6.03% |
| 2020 | 116 | -62 | -34.83% |
| 2019 | 178 | 4 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 174 | 9 | 5.45% |
| 2017 | 165 | 21 | 14.58% |
| 2016 | 144 | 6 | 4.35% |
| 2015 | 138 | 3 | 2.22% |
| 2014 | 135 | 3 | 2.27% |
| 2013 | 132 | 1 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 131 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 131 | 1 | 0.77% |
| 2010 | 130 | 0 | 0% |