Murphysboro, Illinois

Population Data for Murphysboro, IL:

Population – 20166
Male – 50.85 %
Female – 49.15 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 84.97 %
Hispanic – 2.18 %
African American – 11.31 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.38 %
Asian – 0.88 %

Geographic Data for Murphysboro, Illinois:

Population Density – 183.89 per sq. mi
Elevation – 417 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Murphysboro:

In Elementary School – 1,724 (19.11 %)
In High School – 844 (9.36 %)
In College – 6,042 (66.98 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,329 (12.51 %)
Associate’s Degree – 801 (7.54 %)
Some College, No Degree – 2,187 (20.58 %)
High School Graduate – 3,369 (31.71 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 977 (9.20 %)

Employment and Household Data for Murphysboro, IL:

Percentage of People Employed – 51.95 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 7.48 %
Unemployment Level – 12.52 %

Median Household Income – $32,585.00
Average Household Size – 2.29

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 33.23 %
2 Vehicles – 33.44 %
3 or more Vehicles – 13.41 %

Average Cost to Rent in Murphysboro - $415 per month