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 148 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
Latitude & Longitude 45.2239,-95.3934
Altitude 1,089 feet / 332 meters
Establishment January 01, 1878 (148 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 16:48:15 (10th November 2026)
Density 181 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -6.47% (2010-2020)
Weather 32℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather

Geography

Murdock is located at 45°13'26"N 95°23'36"W (45.2238500, -95.3933600).

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Weather

32°F
Mostly Clear
0 to 5 mph WNW Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Murdock decreased by 6.47% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2002 303 -
2010 278 -8.25% census
2011 275 -1.08% estimation process
2012 274 -0.36% estimation process
2013 269 -1.82% estimation process
2014 267 -0.74% estimation process
2015 264 -1.12% estimation process
2016 266 0.76% estimation process
2017 264 -0.75% estimation process
2018 265 0.38% estimation process
2019 263 -0.75% estimation process
2020 260 -1.14% estimation process
Murdock zip code is 56271. County name: Swift, County fips: 27151
City of Murdock

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Murdock, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
175236 Ridgewater College Willmar (MN) 56201

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Murdock, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
SCD St. Cloud 555 East St. Germain Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Murdock.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Murdock Post Office Murdock (MN) 56271