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Murray, New York
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Location in Orleans County and the state of New York.
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Orleans |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.10 sq mi (80.55 km2) |
| • Land | 31.06 sq mi (80.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,988 |
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4,750 |
| • Density | 152.93/sq mi (59.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-49286 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979246 |
Murray is a town in Orleans County, New York, United States. It is located on the eastern side of Orleans County. In 2010, about 4,988 people lived there. The town is northwest of the City of Rochester.
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History of Murray, New York
Murray was first settled around 1809. The town was officially created in 1808. This happened before Orleans County was formed. At that time, Murray was part of Genesee County.
Over the years, parts of Murray were used to create new towns. These included Sweden in 1813 and Clarkson in 1819. Both of these towns are now in Monroe County. Later, Kendall was formed from Murray in 1837.
In 1850, the community of Holley became its own village. It separated from the town of Murray.
Geography of Murray
The town of Murray covers about 31.1 square miles (80.55 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
The eastern border of Murray is shared with the Town of Clarkson. Clarkson is located in Monroe County. This border is marked by New York State Route 272.
Several important roads and waterways pass through the town. The famous Erie Canal flows through Murray. Also, New York State Route 31, New York State Route 104 (known as Ridge Road), and New York State Route 387 are all found here.
Population and People in Murray
The population of Murray has changed over time. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,561 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,138 | 101.0% | |
| 1840 | 2,675 | −14.8% | |
| 1850 | 2,520 | −5.8% | |
| 1860 | 2,612 | 3.7% | |
| 1870 | 2,522 | −3.4% | |
| 1880 | 2,812 | 11.5% | |
| 1890 | 3,465 | 23.2% | |
| 1900 | 3,656 | 5.5% | |
| 1910 | 3,969 | 8.6% | |
| 1920 | 3,390 | −14.6% | |
| 1930 | 3,251 | −4.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,764 | −15.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,200 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,767 | 17.7% | |
| 1970 | 4,638 | 23.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,754 | 2.5% | |
| 1990 | 4,921 | 3.5% | |
| 2000 | 4,892 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 4,988 | 2.0% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 4,750 | −4.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 6,259 people living in Murray. There were 1,886 households, which are groups of people living together. The average household had about 2.59 people. The average family had about 3.07 people.
The age of the people in Murray varied. About 22.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 8.0% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 35 years.
Notable People from Murray
Some well-known people have connections to Murray:
- Pitts Ellis: He was born in Murray and later became a legislator in Wisconsin. A legislator is someone who makes laws.
- Jacob Hinds: He served as a Canal Commissioner for New York State. This role involved overseeing the state's canals, like the Erie Canal.
Communities and Locations in Murray
Murray is home to several smaller communities and places:
- Holley - This is a village located in the southeastern part of the town. It is situated along the Erie Canal.
- Fancher – This community is found where Routes NY-387 and NY-31 meet. It's in the western part of the town.
- Hindsburg – This location is on the western border of the town. It has been spelled in different ways over time.
- McCargo Lake – A small lake that is also near the western border of the town.
- Murray – This is the main hamlet (a small settlement) of Murray. It is located on Ridge Road (NY-104).
- Brockville – A hamlet found north of Fancher, along NY-387.
- Hulberton – This hamlet is east of Fancher and is also located near the Erie Canal.
