Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 160.
90% of households own their home in Murray Township, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 75% and U.S. towns at 73%. 11% of the land in Murray Township is conserved, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 4.7% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest place to walk is Lake Shetek State Park, 876 acres with 5.7 miles of trail. Murray Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 2 maps from 1967 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Murray Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Murray Township.
Most working residents leave Murray Township for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Slayton (16%), Marshall (11%) and Tracy (9%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
| Murray Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 7% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 22% of residents (17% statewide). Murray Township’s median age is 43.7 years. 33% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
| Murray Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 33% | 29% |
43% women, 57% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.7 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Murray Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 20.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.2% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.2% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.8% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.1% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.7% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.6% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.1% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.1% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 23% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.8% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.9% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Murray Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 6° and about 49 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
7.2 miles of trail in 9 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Shetek State Park | 5.7 mi | 876 |
| 2. Dovray Wildlife Management Area, Central Unit | — | 279 |
| 3. Beaver Creek Wildlife Management Area, Northeast Unit | — | 187 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
38% of Murray Township adults have high blood pressure. Murray Township beats the Minnesota average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 13% of Murray Township adults have diabetes.
| Murray Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Murray Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Murray Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Murray Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Murray Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Murray Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
Township in Minnesota, United States
Murray Township is a township in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 204 at the 2000 census. It contains part of the census-designated place of The Lakes.
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Murray Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
