Murray County, Oklahoma
Murray County: County in Oklahoma, United States of America
About
Murray County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,488 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,955 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sulphur. The county was created 118 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Murray County
| Population : | 13,955 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| Different from : | Murray County, Murray County |
| Area : | 1101 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98% |
| Named for : | William H. Murray |
| Capital : | Sulphur |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1907 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:08:15 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Murray County is located at 34°28'56"N 97°4'5"W (34.4823300, -97.0679200). It has 4 neighbors: Carter County, Garvin County, Johnston County and Pontotoc County.
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The largest city of Murray County is Sulphur with a population of 4,990. Other cities include, Davis population 2,854 and Dougherty population 221. See all Murray County cities & populated places.
Murray County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Murray County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphur | 4,990 | City in Oklahoma |
| Davis | 2,854 | City in Oklahoma, USA |
| Dougherty | 221 | Human settlement in Murray County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Hickory | 75 | Town in Murray County, Oklahoma, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Murray County
Murray County has 4 neighbours.
- Carter County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Garvin County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Johnston County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Pontotoc County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Sulphur
Demographics
The population of Murray County increased by 3.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,488 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,600 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,620 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,683 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,765 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,860 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,909 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,918 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,968 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,073 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,955 | -0.85% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Murray County , Georgia county in Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 40,032 people.
- Murray County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 8,155 people.
Oklahoma Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County | 804,041 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Tulsa County | 657,589 | County in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Oklahoma City | 655,057 | The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. |
| Tulsa | 403,166 | The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area. |
| Cleveland County | 287,066 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Canadian County | 153,192 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Norman | 125,762 | The second most populous city in Oklahoma. |
| Comanche County | 121,099 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Broken Arrow | 111,648 | The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. |
| Edmond | 95,346 | The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. |
| Lawton | 93,164 | The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma. |
| Rogers County | 93,155 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Wagoner County | 82,925 | County in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Payne County | 81,755 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Pottawatomie County | 72,998 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Creek County | 71,485 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
