Murray, Utah
Murray: The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
About
Murray is a city located in the county of Salt Lake in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 46,746 and a population density of 1,464 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 48,355 inhabitants.
The city was created 178 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about Murray
| Population | 48,355 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Utah (United States) |
| County | Salt Lake County |
| Area | 31.93 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6669,-111.8880 |
| Named for | Eli Houston Murray |
| Altitude | 4,301 feet / 1311 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1848 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:58:50 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,514 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.33% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Murray is located at 40°40'1"N 111°53'17"W (40.6668900, -111.8879900). It has 2 neighbors: Midvale and Millcreek.
Murray map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Murray increased by 3.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,746 | - | census |
| 2011 | 47,138 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 48,184 | 2.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 48,528 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 48,710 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 48,999 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 49,137 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 49,320 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,130 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 48,917 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 48,355 | -1.16% | estimation process |
People born in Murray (30)
People born in Murray, including basketball player and coach Stan Watts, football player Kevin Curtis, basketball player and reality television contestant Scot Pollard, .
More notable people
- Bruce Hardy (American football player) he was born in 01/06/1956
- Charles Brown (American politician) he was born in 28/09/1873
- Dan Snarr (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Donovan Arp (American football player) he was born in 12/01/1978
- Fred Weibell (American biomedical engineer) he was born in 18/10/1927
- George Fivas (American producer) he was born in 25/05/1973
- Gottlieb Berger (American politician) he was born in 03/10/1885
- J. Clifford Hansen (American politician) he was born in 29/12/1893
- Kayden Troff (American chess player) he was born in 06/05/1998
- Larry Wiley (American politician) he was born in 03/03/1950
- Lavar McMillan (American politician) he was born in 11/09/1921
- Leonidas Ralph Mecham (American government official) he was born in 23/04/1928
- Lou Andrus (American football player) he was born in 10/07/1943
- Mark Koncar (American football player) he was born in 05/05/1953
- Mike Dmitrich (American politician) he was born in 23/10/1936
- Norman Erekson (American politician) he was born in 09/03/1867
- William E. Dunn (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1926
- Zane Taylor (American football player) he was born in 23/04/1988
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Murray, UT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 438151 | Stevens-Henager College | Murray (UT) | 84123-5671 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Murray, UT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLC | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 340 South 600 West | RAIL |
| SLB | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 300 South 600 West | BUS |
| PRO | Provo | 300 West 600 South | RAIL |
| OGD | Ogden, Utah | 2393 Wall Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Murray.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Murray Post Office | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84107 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Murray, Kentucky city in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 19,437 people.
- Murray, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 4,613 people.
- Murray, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 681 people.
- Murray, Nebraska village in Case County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 484 people.
- Murray, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 170 people.
Other cities in Salt Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Salt Lake County , UT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 200,567 | The capital of Utah. |
| West Valley City | 135,248 | The second most populous city in Utah. |
| West Jordan | 116,530 | The second most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Sandy | 94,871 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| South Jordan | 78,503 | The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Millcreek | 60,507 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Taylorsville | 59,402 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Herriman | 55,756 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Draper | 48,963 | The most populous city in Utah County, Utah. |
| Riverton | 44,369 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Kearns | 35,731 | Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Midvale | 34,434 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Cottonwood Heights | 33,327 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Holladay | 29,885 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Magna | 26,505 | Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| South Salt Lake | 25,248 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Murray distances to largest Utah cities