Murphysboro is a city located in Jackson County Illinois. Murphysboro has a 2024 population of 6,923. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Murphysboro is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -2.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,082 in 2020.
The average household income in Murphysboro is $53,409 with a poverty rate of 17.71%. The median age in Murphysboro is 40 years: 42.3 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murphysboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,070 | 71.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,059 | 14.91% |
| Other race | 574 | 8.08% |
| Two or more races | 374 | 5.27% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,466 | 1.99 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Non Family | 1,691 | 1.07 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Married | 908 | 3.02 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 670 | 2.79 | 26.3 | 73.7 |
| Male | 197 | 2.39 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
2.81
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
47.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 357 | 7.18% |
| Associates Degree | 529 | 10.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 591 | 11.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 411 | 8.27% |
| High School Graduate | 1,560 | 31.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 137 | 2.76% |
| Some College | 1,386 | 27.88% |
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 | 3,845 | 3,527 | 864 |
| Black | 705 | 647 | 75 |
| Hispanic | 275 | 169 | 26 |
| Other Race | 242 | 139 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 89 | 5 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,421 | $50,441 | $43,201 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,738 | $0 | $53,393 |
| High School Graduate | $22,402 | $0 | $19,435 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,257 | $40,556 | $31,131 |
| Some College | $33,173 | $40,147 | $29,843 |
$33,257
Average Earnings
$40,556
Average Male
$31,131
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.89% of Murphysboro residents speak only English, while 12.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,927 | 641 | 13.01% |
| Black | 1,000 | 246 | 24.6% |
| Multiple | 368 | 178 | 48.37% |
| Hispanic | 616 | 166 | 26.95% |
| Other | 574 | 165 | 28.75% |
17.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.96%
Male Poverty Rate
19.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murphysboro is Multiple, with 48.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murphysboro is White, with 13.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.6% |
| Some College | 6.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.16% |
| Male Employed | 5.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,750 | $63,383 |
| Households | $41,535 | $53,409 |
| Married Families | $79,527 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,154 | $41,469 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
398
Number of Veterans
391
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 167 |
| First Gulf War | 108 |
| Korea | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 150 |
| 55 to 64 | 125 |
| 75+ | 80 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 351 | 8.24% |
| Black | 47 | 6.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
73.57%
Born in Murphysboro
95.61%
Native Born
4.39%
Foreign Born
2.8%
Non Citizen
1.59%
Naturalized
95.61% of Murphysboro residents were born in the United States, with 73.57% having been born in Illinois. 2.8% 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 | 6,724 | -40 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 6,764 | -40 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 6,804 | -39 | -0.57% |
| 2026 | 6,843 | -40 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 6,883 | -40 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 6,923 | -40 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 6,963 | -52 | -0.74% |
| 2022 | 7,015 | -23 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 7,038 | -44 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 7,082 | -331 | -4.47% |
| 2019 | 7,413 | -70 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 7,483 | -92 | -1.21% |
| 2017 | 7,575 | -117 | -1.52% |
| 2016 | 7,692 | -54 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 7,746 | -54 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 7,800 | -59 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 7,859 | -56 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 7,915 | -48 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 7,963 | -18 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 7,981 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,295 | 4,119 | 44.89% |
| 1990 | 9,176 | -690 | -6.99% |
| 1980 | 9,866 | -147 | -1.47% |
| 1970 | 10,013 | 1,340 | 15.45% |
| 1960 | 8,673 | -568 | -6.15% |
| 1950 | 9,241 | 265 | 2.95% |
| 1940 | 8,976 | 794 | 9.7% |
| 1930 | 8,182 | -2,521 | -23.55% |
| 1920 | 10,703 | 3,218 | 42.99% |
| 1910 | 7,485 | 1,022 | 15.81% |
| 1900 | 6,463 | 2,583 | 66.57% |
| 1890 | 3,880 | -2,844 | -42.3% |