Murray, Nebraska facts for kids
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Murray, Nebraska
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Village
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Nebraska Highway 1 in downtown Murray
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Location of Murray, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 480 |
| • Density | 1,283.42/sq mi (495.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68409
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-33425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399430 |
| Website | http://www.MurrayNebraska.com |
Murray is a small village located in Cass County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 480 people called Murray home. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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History
Before it was called Murray, this village had another name: "Fairview." Murray officially started in 1891. That's when the Missouri Pacific Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village was planned out and marked on a map, which is called being "plat"ted. It was named after Reverend George Murray, who was one of the first people to settle in the area.
Geography
Murray is a small village. It covers a total area of about 0.37 square miles (0.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 209 | — | |
| 1950 | 244 | 16.7% | |
| 1960 | 279 | 14.3% | |
| 1970 | 286 | 2.5% | |
| 1980 | 465 | 62.6% | |
| 1990 | 418 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 481 | 15.1% | |
| 2010 | 463 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 480 | 3.7% | |
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Population Facts
In 2010, there were 463 people living in Murray. These people lived in 187 households, and 130 of these were families. The village had about 1,251 people per square mile.
Most people living in Murray were White (94.4%). A small number of residents were from other racial backgrounds. About 4.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Murray was about 41.4 years old. About 24.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 17.9% of the population was 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Murray (Nebraska) para niños
