Murray Metro Area
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Murray Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 34,177
- Land Area (2000): 1,000.393 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 63.537 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 16,069
Murray Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
| Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 32,506 | 46.42% | |
| 5,028 | 7.18% | |
| 32,496 | 46.40% |
Murray Metro Area Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Murray Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Murray Metro Area Labor Force By Month
| Year | Labor Force | Unemployment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | Rate | ||||
| 1990 | 15,406 | 14,499 | 907 | 5.89% | 59 |
| 1991 | 15,561 | 14,700 | 862 | 5.54% | 55 |
| 1992 | 15,958 | 15,072 | 885 | 5.55% | 55 |
| 1993 | 16,198 | 15,275 | 923 | 5.70% | 57 |
| 1994 | 16,424 | 15,604 | 820 | 4.99% | 50 |
| 1995 | 16,663 | 15,968 | 695 | 4.17% | 42 |
| 1996 | 17,233 | 16,432 | 801 | 4.65% | 47 |
| 1997 | 17,665 | 16,746 | 920 | 5.21% | 52 |
| 1998 | 17,718 | 16,823 | 895 | 5.05% | 50 |
| 1999 | 17,714 | 16,931 | 783 | 4.42% | 44 |
| 2000 | 17,234 | 16,547 | 687 | 3.99% | 40 |
| 2001 | 17,282 | 16,378 | 904 | 5.23% | 52 |
| 2002 | 16,754 | 15,552 | 1,201 | 7.17% | 72 |
| 2003 | 16,735 | 15,438 | 1,298 | 7.75% | 78 |
| 2004 | 17,357 | 16,412 | 946 | 5.45% | 55 |
| 2005 | 17,542 | 16,538 | 1,004 | 5.72% | 57 |
| 2006 | 18,004 | 16,961 | 1,043 | 5.79% | 58 |
| 2007 | 17,866 | 16,895 | 971 | 5.43% | 54 |
| 2008 | 17,757 | 16,717 | 1,040 | 5.86% | 58 |
| Month | Labor Force | Unemployment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | Rate | ||||
| Jan 2008 | 17,706 | 16,662 | 1,044 | 5.90% | 59 |
| Feb 2008 | 17,668 | 16,573 | 1,095 | 6.20% | 62 |
| Mar 2008 | 17,603 | 16,597 | 1,006 | 5.71% | 57 |
| Apr 2008 | 17,663 | 16,797 | 866 | 4.90% | 49 |
| May 2008 | 17,792 | 16,774 | 1,018 | 5.72% | 57 |
| Jun 2008 | 18,061 | 16,934 | 1,127 | 6.24% | 62 |
| Jul 2008 | 18,011 | 16,820 | 1,191 | 6.61% | 66 |
| Aug 2008 | 17,643 | 16,695 | 948 | 5.37% | 54 |
| Sep 2008 | 17,667 | 16,604 | 1,063 | 6.02% | 60 |
| Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
| Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
| Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Murray Metro Area Employment By Industry
| 1. | Educational Services | 2,348 | 13.95% |
| 2. | Construction | 1,470 | 8.73% |
| 3. | Machinery Manufacturing | 1,058 | 6.29% |
| 4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 836 | 4.97% |
| 5. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 706 | 4.19% |
| 6. | Repair and Maintenance | 696 | 4.13% |
| 7. | Food Manufacturing | 692 | 4.11% |
| 8. | Truck Transportation | 690 | 4.10% |
| 9. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 592 | 3.52% |
| 10. | Health Care | 556 | 3.30% |
| 11. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 468 | 2.78% |
| 12. | Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing | 422 | 2.51% |
| 13. | Public Administration | 408 | 2.42% |
| 14. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 398 | 2.36% |
| 15. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 362 | 2.15% |
| 16. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 336 | 2.00% |
| 17. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 322 | 1.91% |
| 18. | Chemical Manufacturing | 302 | 1.79% |
| 19. | Department and Other General Stores | 296 | 1.76% |
| 20. | Finance and Insurance | 280 | 1.66% |
| 1. | Educational Services | 3,702 | 24.38% |
| 2. | Health Care | 2,210 | 14.56% |
| 3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1,232 | 8.11% |
| 4. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 638 | 4.20% |
| 5. | Department and Other General Stores | 622 | 4.10% |
| 6. | Machinery Manufacturing | 558 | 3.68% |
| 7. | Finance and Insurance | 538 | 3.54% |
| 8. | Public Administration | 530 | 3.49% |
| 9. | Social Assistance | 464 | 3.06% |
| 10. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 364 | 2.40% |
| 11. | Food and Beverage Stores | 334 | 2.20% |
| 12. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 238 | 1.57% |
| 13. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 232 | 1.53% |
| 14. | Food Manufacturing | 198 | 1.30% |
| 15. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 178 | 1.17% |
| 16. | Personal and Laundry Services | 178 | 1.17% |
| 17. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 166 | 1.09% |
| 18. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 164 | 1.08% |
| 19. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 154 | 1.01% |
| 20. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 144 | 0.95% |
Murray Metro Area Employment By Job
| 1. | Other Production Occupations | 972 | 5.77% |
| 2. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 924 | 5.49% |
| 3. | Postsecondary Teachers | 902 | 5.36% |
| 4. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 818 | 4.86% |
| 5. | Vehicle Mechanics | 714 | 4.24% |
| 6. | Other Management Occupations | 638 | 3.79% |
| 7. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 636 | 3.78% |
| 8. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 598 | 3.55% |
| 9. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 568 | 3.37% |
| 10. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 550 | 3.27% |
| 11. | Assemblers and Fabricators | 538 | 3.20% |
| 12. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 514 | 3.05% |
| 13. | Other Construction Trades | 442 | 2.63% |
| 14. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 420 | 2.50% |
| 15. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 402 | 2.39% |
| 16. | Other Office and Admin Support | 356 | 2.12% |
| 17. | Farmers and Farm Managers | 302 | 1.79% |
| 18. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 302 | 1.79% |
| 19. | Carpenters | 274 | 1.63% |
| 20. | Agricultural Workers | 244 | 1.45% |
| 1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 982 | 6.47% |
| 2. | Secretaries and Admins | 852 | 5.61% |
| 3. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 814 | 5.36% |
| 4. | Assemblers and Fabricators | 648 | 4.27% |
| 5. | Cashiers | 634 | 4.18% |
| 6. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 548 | 3.61% |
| 7. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 508 | 3.35% |
| 8. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 504 | 3.32% |
| 9. | Registered Nurses | 480 | 3.16% |
| 10. | Other Management Occupations | 440 | 2.90% |
| 11. | Waiters and Waitresses | 434 | 2.86% |
| 12. | Other Production Occupations | 390 | 2.57% |
| 13. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 388 | 2.56% |
| 14. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 388 | 2.56% |
| 15. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 362 | 2.38% |
| 16. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 352 | 2.32% |
| 17. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 338 | 2.23% |
| 18. | Child Care Workers | 282 | 1.86% |
| 19. | Postsecondary Teachers | 282 | 1.86% |
| 20. | Other Personal Care, Not child care | 274 | 1.80% |
Murray Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
| Hours Per Week | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 or more hours | 27,750 | 47.51% |
| 15-35 hours | 9,743 | 16.68% |
| 1-14 hours | 2,355 | 4.03% |
| No regular hours | 18,556 | 31.77% |
Murray Metro Area Time Left For Work
| Time | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight-4:59 AM | 1,101 | 3.57% |
| 5 AM-5:29 AM | 859 | 2.79% |
| 5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 1,397 | 4.53% |
| 6 AM-6:29 AM | 2,467 | 8.01% |
| 6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 3,709 | 12.04% |
| 7 AM-7:29 AM | 4,149 | 13.47% |
| 7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 5,450 | 17.69% |
| 8 AM-8:29 AM | 2,428 | 7.88% |
| 8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 806 | 2.62% |
| 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 1,646 | 5.34% |
| 10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 865 | 2.81% |
| 11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 532 | 1.73% |
| Noon-3:59 PM | 2,478 | 8.04% |
| 4 PM-11:59 PM | 2,923 | 9.49% |
Murray Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
| Minutes | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 2,237 | 7.26% |
| 5-9 | 7,165 | 23.26% |
| 10-14 | 6,555 | 21.28% |
| 15-19 | 5,381 | 17.47% |
| 20-24 | 3,145 | 10.21% |
| 25-29 | 885 | 2.87% |
| 30-34 | 2,028 | 6.58% |
| 35-39 | 322 | 1.05% |
| 40-44 | 384 | 1.25% |
| 45-59 | 1,303 | 4.23% |
| 60-89 | 895 | 2.90% |
| At least 90 | 510 | 1.66% |
Murray Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
| Minutes | Percent | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30 | 160 | 0.52% | 25,208 | 81.82% |
| 30-44 | 50 | 0.16% | 2,684 | 8.71% |
| 45-59 | 48 | 0.16% | 1,255 | 4.07% |
| At least 60 | 32 | 0.10% | 1,373 | 4.46% |
Murray Metro Area Type Of Commute
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | 0.30% | |
| 3,361 | 10.57% | |
| 25,334 | 79.68% | |
| 14 | 0.04% | |
| 80 | 0.25% | |
| 290 | 0.91% | |
| 1,637 | 5.15% | |
| 986 | 3.10% |
Murray Metro Area Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Murray Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 27,644 (62,348 people)
Families (2000): 17,316 (48,234 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 6,742
People at same address in 1995: 34,816
Murray Metro Area Household Income in 1999
| Income | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 4,307 | 15.16% |
| $10,000-$14,999 | 2,747 | 9.67% |
| $15,000-$19,999 | 2,087 | 7.35% |
| $20,000-$24,999 | 2,580 | 9.08% |
| $25,000-$29,999 | 2,357 | 8.30% |
| $30,000-$34,999 | 2,269 | 7.99% |
| $35,000-$39,999 | 1,750 | 6.16% |
| $40,000-$44,999 | 1,579 | 5.56% |
| $45,000-$49,999 | 1,231 | 4.33% |
| $50,000-$59,999 | 2,039 | 7.18% |
| $60,000-$74,999 | 2,103 | 7.40% |
| $75,000-$99,999 | 1,813 | 6.38% |
| $100,000-$124,999 | 736 | 2.59% |
| $125,000-$149,999 | 337 | 1.19% |
| $150,000-$199,999 | 244 | 0.86% |
| $200,000 or more | 231 | 0.81% |
Murray Metro Area Household Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 4,112 | 29.66% | |
| 4,454 | 32.13% | |
| 880 | 6.35% | |
| 2,018 | 14.56% | |
| 173 | 1.25% | |
| 1,492 | 10.76% | |
| 76 | 0.55% | |
| 450 | 3.25% | |
| 23 | 0.17% | |
| 134 | 0.97% | |
| 1 | 0.01% | |
| 46 | 0.33% | |
| 3 | 0.02% |
Murray Metro Area Household Income Type
| Type | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings | 21,706 | 28.13% |
| Interest / Dividend / Rent | 10,479 | 13.58% |
| Public Assistance | 909 | 1.18% |
| Retirement | 5,683 | 7.37% |
| Self Employment | 3,943 | 5.11% |
| Social Security | 8,939 | 11.59% |
| Supplemental Security | 1,437 | 1.86% |
| Wage / Salary | 20,582 | 26.68% |
| Other | 3,475 | 4.50% |
Murray Metro Area Family Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 9,149 | 60.78% | |
| 5,904 | 39.22% |
Murray Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1,938 | 6.82% | |
| 17,187 | 60.47% | |
| 8,611 | 30.30% | |
| 686 | 2.41% |
Murray Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2,946 | 9.54% | |
| 16,837 | 54.53% | |
| 7,822 | 25.34% | |
| 3,269 | 10.59% |
Murray Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Murray Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Murray Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
| Degree | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 4,429 | 7.78% | |
| 6,203 | 10.90% | |
| 15,668 | 27.53% | |
| 17,352 | 30.49% | |
| 1,923 | 3.38% | |
| 6,475 | 11.38% | |
| 4,858 | 8.54% |
Murray Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
| School Level | Percent | Percent | Total | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery or preschool | 469 | 1.37% | 218 | 0.64% | 687 | 2.01% |
| Kindergarten | 817 | 2.39% | 48 | 0.14% | 865 | 2.53% |
| Grades 1-4 | 2,482 | 7.26% | 156 | 0.46% | 2,638 | 7.72% |
| Grades 5-8 | 3,343 | 9.78% | 116 | 0.34% | 3,459 | 10.12% |
| Grades 9-12 | 3,262 | 9.54% | 58 | 0.17% | 3,320 | 9.71% |
| Undergrad college | 10,983 | 32.14% | 504 | 1.47% | 11,487 | 33.61% |
| Graduate or professional school | 1,534 | 4.49% | 82 | 0.24% | 1,616 | 4.73% |
| Total | 22,890 | 66.97% | 1,182 | 3.46% | 24,072 | 70.43% |
Murray Metro Area Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Murray Metro Area Business Information Back to top
Murray Metro Area Businesses Changes By Year
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 85 | 53 |
| 2004 | 80 | 55 |
Murray Metro Area Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Murray Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Murray Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
| Above/Below | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 53,296 | 83.54% | |
| 10,498 | 16.46% |
Murray Metro Area Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Murray Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 151
Murray Metro Area Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Murray Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Murray Metro Area Population By Age
| Age | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 0-9 Years | 3,390 | 9.92% |
| 10-19 Years | 4,910 | 14.37% |
| 20-29 Years | 7,089 | 20.74% |
| 30-39 Years | 4,057 | 11.87% |
| 40-49 Years | 4,222 | 12.35% |
| 50-59 Years | 3,866 | 11.31% |
| 60-69 Years | 2,805 | 8.21% |
| 70-79 Years | 2,352 | 6.88% |
| 80-89 Years | 1,256 | 3.67% |
| 90+ Years | 230 | 0.67% |
Murray Metro Area Population - Male/Female
| Male/Female | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 16,488 | 48.24% | |
| 17,689 | 51.76% |
Murray Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 31,688 | 92.72% | |
| 1,200 | 3.51% | |
| 473 | 1.38% | |
| 443 | 1.30% | |
| 285 | 0.83% | |
| 60 | 0.18% | |
| 22 | 0.06% | |
| 6 | 0.02% |
Murray Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
| Rank | Ancestry | Percent Of Specified Ancestries | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | United States Or American | 11,665 | 23.97% |
| 2. | English | 8,993 | 18.48% |
| 3. | Irish | 7,948 | 16.33% |
| 4. | German | 7,390 | 15.18% |
| 5. | Scotch Irish | 2,352 | 4.83% |
| 6. | Scottish | 1,737 | 3.57% |
| 7. | Dutch | 1,277 | 2.62% |
| 8. | Italian | 1,201 | 2.47% |
| 9. | French Non-Basque | 1,195 | 2.46% |
| 10. | European | 834 | 1.71% |
Murray Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
| Rank | Language | Percent Of Reported Languages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Only English | 63,269 | 94.93% |
| 2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 1,580 | 2.37% |
| 3. | French | 380 | 0.57% |
| 4. | Korean | 198 | 0.30% |
| 5. | German | 180 | 0.27% |
| 6. | Gujarathi | 164 | 0.25% |
| 7. | Chinese | 136 | 0.20% |
| 8. | African | 116 | 0.17% |
| 9. | Japanese | 86 | 0.13% |
| 10. | Russian | 70 | 0.11% |
Murray Metro Area Citizen Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 68,189 | 97.37% | |
| 398 | 0.57% | |
| 1,443 | 2.06% |
Murray Metro Area Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Murray Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Murray Metro Area Counties Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
| Calloway County |
Murray Metro Area Cities Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
| Almo | Hazel | New Concord |
| Calloway Southwest | Kirksey | Shiloh |
| Dexter | Murray |