Population 16,757 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Murraysville
Household size in Murraysville
| Period | Murraysville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Murraysville is a place of small households, averaging 2.22 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.46 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 28 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Murraysville
| Period | Murraysville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Murraysville is 38.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.8, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Murraysville
| Period | Murraysville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Murraysville: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Murraysville
Renters in Murraysville
| Period | Murraysville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Murraysville rent their homes (25.7%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 23.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the northeast. The renter share is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Murraysville
| Period | Murraysville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Murraysville: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.3 points, as it has nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Murraysville
| Period | Murraysville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +6 |
Murraysville has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2000, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Murraysville has newer homes than the great majority of North Carolina cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Murraysville
| Period | Murraysville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,091 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,100 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,313 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,848 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$757 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Murraysville costs $1,848 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $757 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Murraysville
Bachelor's degrees in Murraysville
| Period | Murraysville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.1% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.6 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Murraysville than nationally: 45.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 16.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Murraysville
| Period | Murraysville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Murraysville: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Murraysville has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five North Carolina cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Murraysville
| Period | Murraysville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Murraysville is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Murraysville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murraysville | 2.22 | 38.5 | 5.4% | 25.7% | 5.8% | 2000 | $1,848 | 45.6% | 94.8% | 5.3% |
| Kings Grant | 2.26 | 38.3 | 13.1% | 31.3% | 3.8% | 1982 | $1,709 | 25.6% | 83.6% | 3.0% |
| Blue Clay Farms | 2.63 | 40.7 | 14.8% | 5.0% | 9.3% | 1999 | $1,312 | 22.2% | 82.3% | 2.5% |
| Wrightsville Beach | 2.15 | 55.9 | 3.5% | 15.4% | 31.7% | 1986 | $2,154 | 74.2% | 99.8% | 1.6% |
| Castle Hayne | 2.44 | 44.0 | 11.3% | 16.8% | 10.4% | 1990 | $1,089 | 25.1% | 89.0% | 3.9% |
| Wilmington | 2.22 | 40.8 | 8.1% | 44.0% | 9.5% | 1990 | $1,528 | 45.9% | 94.4% | 4.6% |
| Skippers Corner | 2.84 | 41.4 | 21.4% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 1996 | $1,016 | 37.9% | 98.8% | 2.4% |
| Navassa | 2.64 | 39.9 | 15.1% | 21.7% | 10.8% | 1999 | $1,315 | 18.2% | 90.9% | 1.0% |
| Belville | 2.29 | 42.9 | 7.6% | 29.9% | 6.3% | 2010 | $1,908 | 34.3% | 94.4% | 4.2% |
| Myrtle Grove | 2.61 | 43.6 | 4.9% | 16.1% | 5.9% | 2000 | $1,268 | 46.0% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| Hampstead | 2.70 | 40.4 | 9.2% | 19.0% | 11.5% | 2003 | $1,893 | 42.2% | 95.1% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Murraysville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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