Murdock, Minnesota
Murdock: Human settlement in Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Murdock is a city located in the county of Swift in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 278 and a population density of 194 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 260 inhabitants.
The city was created 147 years ago in 1877.
Quick Facts about Murdock
| Population : | 260 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Swift County |
| Postal code : | 56271 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 320 |
| Area : | 1.44 km2 |
| Official name : | Murdock |
| Altitude : | 1,089 feet / 332 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1878 (147 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:48:12 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 181 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Murdock is located at 45°13'26"N 95°23'36"W (45.2238500, -95.3933600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Murdock decreased by 6.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2002 | 303 | - | |
| 2010 | 278 | -8.99% | census |
| 2011 | 275 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 274 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 269 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 267 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 264 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 266 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 264 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 265 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 263 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 260 | -1.15% | estimation process |
Schools in Murdock
College & universities near Murdock, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175236 | Ridgewater College | Willmar (MN) | 56201 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Murdock, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Murdock
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Murdock Post Office | Murdock (MN) | 56271 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Murdock , Kansas unincorporated community in Kingman County, Kansas with a population of 395 people.
- Murdock , Nebraska human settlement in Cass County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 245 people.
- Murdock , Illinois township in Douglas County, Illinois with a population of 238 people.
Other cities in Swift County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Swift County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Benson | 319 | City in Minnesota |
| Kerkhoven | 225 | Township in Swift County, Minnesota |
| Appleton | 187 | City in Swift County, Minnesota, United States |
| Fairfield | 122 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota |
| De Graff | 120 | City in Minnesota |
| Danvers | 89 | City in Swift County, Minnesota, United States |
| Holloway | 85 | City in Minnesota |
| Clontarf | 82 | Township in Swift County, Minnesota |
