Murdo is a city located in Jones County South Dakota. Murdo has a 2024 population of 439. Murdo is currently declining at a rate of -2.01% annually and its population has decreased by -7.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 474 in 2020.
The average household income in Murdo is $73,119 with a poverty rate of 16.46%. The median age in Murdo is 33.8 years: 41.3 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murdo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 433 | 67.87% |
| Native American | 191 | 29.94% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 1.88% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 259 | 2.46 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Married | 117 | 2.94 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Non Family | 85 | 0 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Female | 32 | 3 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 25 | 4.52 | 72 | 28 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
69.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 7.11% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 11.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 93 | 22.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 6.64% |
| High School Graduate | 150 | 35.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 73 | 17.3% |
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 | 323 | 323 | 112 |
| Native American | 93 | 63 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,000 | $64,375 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $29,063 | $51,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,203 | $33,077 | $27,734 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,538 | $46,776 | $29,904 |
| Some College | $50,288 | $0 | $38,500 |
$36,538
Average Earnings
$46,776
Average Male
$29,904
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.84% of Murdo residents speak only English, while 8.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 7.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 191 | 89 | 46.6% |
| White | 433 | 16 | 3.7% |
16.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.95%
Male Poverty Rate
8.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murdo is Native, with 46.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murdo is White, with 3.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.33% |
| Some College | 4.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 10% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,500 | $85,853 |
| Households | $61,083 | $73,119 |
| Married Families | $96,354 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,125 | $41,265 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 5.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
73.2%
Born in Murdo
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Murdo residents were born in the United States, with 73.2% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 395 | -9 | -2.23% |
| 2028 | 404 | -9 | -2.18% |
| 2027 | 413 | -8 | -1.9% |
| 2026 | 421 | -9 | -2.09% |
| 2025 | 430 | -9 | -2.05% |
| 2024 | 439 | -9 | -2.01% |
| 2023 | 448 | -7 | -1.54% |
| 2022 | 455 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 454 | -20 | -4.22% |
| 2020 | 474 | 30 | 6.76% |
| 2019 | 444 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 445 | 2 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 443 | -6 | -1.34% |
| 2016 | 449 | 5 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 444 | -19 | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 463 | -8 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 471 | -11 | -2.28% |
| 2012 | 482 | -6 | -1.23% |
| 2011 | 488 | -4 | -0.81% |
| 2010 | 492 | 0 | 0% |