Demographics in Murphysboro, IL
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
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Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
6,804
Male
3,102
45.6%
Female
3,702
54.4%
Median Age
40.0
Age Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Race & Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)White71.2%
Black13.7%
Hispanic11.3%
Asian0.4%
Two or More4.4%
Other10.3%
Education & Household
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher
13.6%
High School or Higher
35.5%
Foreign Born
5.8%
Veterans
6.1%
Married
27.8%
Avg Household Size
1.9
Marital Status by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Murphysboro, IL has a population of 6,804 with a median age of 40.0. The racial makeup is 71.2% White, 11.3% Hispanic, 13.7% Black. About 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.8%.