Murphysboro township, Illinois
Murphysboro township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Murphysboro township is a geographic entity located in Jackson County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,333. The land area covers 36.28 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,333 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,318 | ±251 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,221 | ±279 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,318 | ±251 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 903 | ±217 |
| Median Home Value | $108,700 | ±$12,470 |
| Median Gross Rent | $693 | ±$143 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,687 | ±$8,588 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,736 | ±$2,716 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,287 | ±376 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,095 | ±321 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.9% | ±2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWNSHIP OF MURPHYSBORO
GUS Population: 9,422 (2024)
ID: 162984
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
1410 WALNUT ST, MURPHYSBORO IL 62966-2030
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GUS Population: 53,199 (2024)
ID: 162139
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR
1001 WALNUT ST, MURPHYSBORO IL 62966-2177
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Murphysboro | 03-05 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Alternative School Murphysboro | 06-12 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Alternative School Murphysboro | 06-12 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Regular School Murphysboro | KG-02 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Alternative School Murphysboro | 06-08 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Regular School Murphysboro | PK | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Regular School Murphysboro | 09-12 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Regular School Murphysboro | 06-08 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Special Education School Murphysboro | KG-12 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Special Education School Murphysboro | M | Murphysboro, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
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Southern Illinois University-System Office
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College | 4.9 mi away | 1400 Douglas Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62901-6801 |
6185363331
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SALLIE LOGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 1808 WALNUT STREET, MURPHYSBORO, IL, 62966 |
(618) 684-3271
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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College | 5.5 mi away | Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62901-4512 |
6184532121
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CARBONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 405 WEST MAIN STREET, CARBONDALE, IL, 62901 |
(618) 457-0354
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John A Logan College
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College | 12.3 mi away | 700 Logan College Drive, Carterville, IL, 62918-2500 |
6189852828
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RICK WARREN MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 114 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, ELKVILLE, IL, 62932 |
(618) 568-1843
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ANNE WEST LINDSEY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 600 NORTH DIVISION STREET, CARTERVILLE, IL, 62918 |
(618) 985-3298
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COBDEN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 100 SOUTH FRONT STREET, COBDEN, IL, 62920 |
(618) 893-4637
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ROYALTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 305 SOUTH DEAN STREET, ROYALTON, IL, 62983 |
(618) 984-4463
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HERRIN CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 120 NORTH 13TH STREET, HERRIN, IL, 62948 |
(618) 942-6109
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CARBONDALE SOUTHERN IL AP, IL US, located 4.8 miles from Murphysboro township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.7° | 24.8° | 33.2° | 2.79" | — |
| February | 47.2° | 27.8° | 37.5° | 2.61" | — |
| March | 57.1° | 35.9° | 46.5° | 4.14" | — |
| April | 68.1° | 45.2° | 56.7° | 5.34" | — |
| May | 77.0° | 55.4° | 66.2° | 4.98" | — |
| June | 85.7° | 64.2° | 74.9° | 4.11" | — |
| July | 88.4° | 67.5° | 78.0° | 3.61" | — |
| August | 87.2° | 64.8° | 76.0° | 3.05" | — |
| September | 80.8° | 55.7° | 68.3° | 2.85" | — |
| October | 70.1° | 44.7° | 57.4° | 3.54" | — |
| November | 56.2° | 35.0° | 45.6° | 3.87" | — |
| December | 45.7° | 28.2° | 37.0° | 3.12" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Murphysboro city | City | 2.5 mi | — |
| Harrison CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Carbondale city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| De Soto village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Makanda village | Village | 8.9 mi | — |
| Gorham village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1707751466. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.