Murillo is a CDP located in Hidalgo County Texas. Murillo has a 2024 population of 8,977. Murillo is currently growing at a rate of 1.31% annually but its population has decreased by -3.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,331 in 2020.
The average household income in Murillo is $83,576 with a poverty rate of 27.35%. The median age in Murillo is 24.5 years: 24.1 years for males, and 24.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murillo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,486 | 51.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,144 | 47.39% |
| Other race | 114 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,328 | 3.76 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Married | 980 | 3.97 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Female | 710 | 4.68 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Non Family | 339 | 1.2 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Male | 299 | 3.77 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
4.02
Average Family Size
3.76
Average Household Size
76.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 479 | 11.28% |
| Associates Degree | 187 | 4.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 738 | 17.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 128 | 3.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,106 | 26.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 592 | 13.94% |
| Some College | 1,018 | 23.96% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,220 | 3,149 | 852 |
| 2+ Races | 2,292 | 1,789 | 383 |
| Other Race | 41 | 23 | 0 |
| White | 22 | 22 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,368 | $102,639 | $68,210 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,094 | $0 | $87,639 |
| High School Graduate | $31,990 | $67,804 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,951 | $27,217 | $24,301 |
| Overall | $30,632 | $35,063 | $26,324 |
| Some College | $26,716 | $31,448 | $25,251 |
$30,632
Average Earnings
$35,063
Average Male
$26,324
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
14.83% of Murillo residents speak only English, while 85.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 85.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,515 | 2,370 | 27.83% |
| Multiple | 4,064 | 615 | 15.13% |
| Other | 114 | 8 | 7.02% |
27.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.29%
Male Poverty Rate
32.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murillo is Hispanic, with 27.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murillo is Other, with 7.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.43% |
| High School | 17.54% |
| Some College | 13.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.91% |
| Female Employed | 20.76% |
| Male Employed | 12.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,165 | $89,024 |
| Households | $68,739 | $83,576 |
| Married Families | $106,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $38,539 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
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
113
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99 | 1.8% |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 2.1% |
| White | 52 | 2.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
75.53%
Born in Murillo
82.17%
Native Born
17.83%
Foreign Born
15.68%
Non Citizen
2.15%
Naturalized
82.17% of Murillo residents were born in the United States, with 75.53% having been born in Texas. 15.68% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,977 | 116 | 1.31% |
| 2023 | 8,861 | 117 | 1.34% |
| 2022 | 8,744 | -245 | -2.73% |
| 2021 | 8,989 | -342 | -3.67% |
| 2020 | 9,331 | 2,065 | 28.42% |
| 2019 | 7,266 | 1,030 | 16.52% |
| 2018 | 6,236 | -765 | -10.93% |
| 2017 | 7,001 | 287 | 4.27% |
| 2016 | 6,714 | -660 | -8.95% |
| 2015 | 7,374 | -80 | -1.07% |
| 2014 | 7,454 | 252 | 3.5% |
| 2013 | 7,202 | 859 | 13.54% |
| 2012 | 6,343 | -1,219 | -16.12% |
| 2011 | 7,562 | 218 | 2.97% |
| 2010 | 7,344 | 0 | 0% |