Murray is a city in Kentucky state in USA with a population of 19254 residents.. The poverty rate of Murray is 26.6%, which is 90% higher than national average. The typical household in Murray earns $31827 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 6 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 66.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Murray, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Murray remained 4.7%, which is 0% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Murray, only 37% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 27% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Murray is 83, which is 17% lower than national average. Median home value in Murray is $158200 , which is 31% lower than national average. While median income in Murray remained $31827, which is 53% lower than national average.