Murphysboro, IL Profile
Murphysboro, IL, population 8,288, is located
in Illinois's Jackson county,
about 75.9 miles from St Louis and 98.2 miles from Evansville.
Through the 90's Murphysboro's population has grown by about 45%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Murphysboro has declined by about 38%.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 51% |
| Females | 49% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 80% |
| African American | 16% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 22.60 |
| Males | 21.80 |
| Females | 24.40 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 18.00% | | Under 20: | 17.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 20.00% | | 20 to 40: | 15.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 8.00% | | 40 to 60: | 8.00% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 13,295 | N/A |
| 2001 | 8,545 | -9.99% |
| 2002 | 8,501 | -0.51% |
| 2003 | 8,431 | -0.82% |
| 2004 | 8,368 | -0.75% |
| 2005 | 8,288 | -0.96% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $25,551 |
Location
| Elevation | 421 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.6 Square Miles |
