Murray township, Kansas
Murray township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Murray township is a geographic entity located in Marshall County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 607. The land area covers 35.55 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 607 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39 yrs | ±8.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 201 | ±46 | 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 | 217 | ±46 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 201 | ±46 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 16 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $147,400 | ±$28,143 |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | ±$90 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,361 | ±$15,509 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,691 | ±$7,309 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 23 | ±18 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.4% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 222 | ±73 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92% | ±7.6% |
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 MURRAY
GUS Population: 606 (2024)
ID: 165341
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
2898 HARVEST RD, AXTELL KS 66403-9005
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GUS Population: 9,950 (2024)
ID: 164646
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MARSHALL CO CLERK
PO BOX 391, MARYSVILLE KS 66508-0391
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Axtell, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Axtell, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Centralia, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Centralia, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Frankfort, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Frankfort, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Seneca, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Seneca, KS | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-12 | SENECA, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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AXTELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 401 MAPLE, AXTELL, KS, 66403 |
(785) 736-2858
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VERMILLION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 102 1/2 MAIN STREET, VERMILLION, KS, 66544 |
(785) 382-6227
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SENECA FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 606 MAIN STREET, SENECA, KS, 66538 |
(785) 336-2377
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CENTRALIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 520 4TH STREET, CENTRALIA, KS, 66415 |
(785) 857-3331
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FRANKFORT CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 104 E. SECOND ST, FRANKFORT, KS, 66427 |
(785) 292-4320
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BERN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 405 MAIN ST, BERN, KS, 66408 |
(785) 336-3000
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PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 735 8TH STREET, PAWNEE CITY, NE, 68420 |
(402) 852-2118
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MARYSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 1009 BROADWAY, MARYSVILLE, KS, 66508 |
(785) 562-2491
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CORNING CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 6221 5TH ST., CORNING, KS, 66417 |
(785) 868-2755
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BLUE RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.5 mi away | 14 PUBLIC SQUARE, BLUE RAPIDS, KS, 66411 |
(785) 363-7709
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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 BAILEYVILLE, KS US, located 5.9 miles from Murray township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.8° | 14.6° | 24.7° | 0.62" | — |
| February | 39.4° | 18.2° | 28.8° | 0.98" | — |
| March | 52.9° | 28.5° | 40.7° | 2.14" | — |
| April | 63.0° | 39.0° | 51.0° | 3.16" | — |
| May | 72.9° | 52.2° | 62.5° | 4.35" | — |
| June | 82.5° | 61.8° | 72.1° | 3.98" | — |
| July | 86.5° | 64.7° | 75.6° | 3.69" | — |
| August | 85.0° | 63.0° | 74.0° | 3.36" | — |
| September | 78.3° | 53.4° | 65.8° | 2.51" | — |
| October | 66.0° | 41.2° | 53.6° | 2.56" | — |
| November | 50.8° | 29.0° | 39.9° | 1.78" | — |
| December | 39.0° | 19.7° | 29.3° | 1.33" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axtell city | City | 1.6 mi | — |
| Baileyville CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Beattie city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Summerfield city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| St. Benedict CDP | CDP | 9.9 mi | — |
| Vermillion city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2011749275. • 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.