Murray County GIS Maps
Murray County, Minnesota, has 8,179 residents across 10,120 parcels and covers 704.7 square miles. The population declined 6.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Murray County is 27101.
Slayton is the county's largest population center. Murray County also includes 8 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 50 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Murray County Trends
- Population
- 8,179▾
- Median Home Value
- $179,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,445▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Murray County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Murray County Parcels
Murray County has 10,120 mapped parcels covering 459,850 acres. The median lot size is 6.84 acres. 4,662 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 6,079 distinct owner names. Owner names and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 52.3%. Browse the interactive Murray County Parcel viewer here.
Murray County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 10,120 | 100% |
| Owner name | 10,119 | 99.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 5,290 | 52.3% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 0 | 0% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 10,006 | 98.9% |
| Parcel boundary | 10,120 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Murray County parcel records.
Murray County Population
Murray County had 8,179 residents in 2020. That was 6.3% lower than in 2010. Murray County had 986 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 12 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Slayton, Fulda and Lake Wilson.
Population Trend in Murray County MN
Murray County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Murray County Zip Codes
Murray County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Slayton (56172), Fulda (56131) and Lake Wilson (56151). Slayton is the largest zip by population, with about 2,954 residents or 36% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 73% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Murray County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56172 | Slayton | 2,954 | ▾ -6.6% |
| 56131 | Fulda | 2,248 | ▾ -2% |
| 56151 | Lake Wilson | 745 | ▾ -9.5% |
| 56122 | Chandler | 551 | ▾ -6% |
| 56123 | Currie | 504 | ▾ -1.9% |
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Murray County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Murray County Demographics
Murray County has a median age of 46.6, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 21.7% of residents are under 18, while 26% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 26% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 23.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Murray County MN
Median Age
46.6
Under 18
21.7%
Age 65+
26%
Bachelor's+
23.9%
Murray County School Districts
Murray County is served by 7 public school districts with 4,445 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Pipestone Area, Murray County Central and Tracy Area Public. Those three districts account for about 57% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Murray County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Area School District | 1,138 | 25.6% | ▴ 4.7% |
| Murray County Central School District | 721 | 16.2% | ▴ 2.9% |
| Tracy Area Public School District | 670 | 15.1% | ▾ -2.6% |
| RTR Public Schools | 646 | 14.5% | ▴ 1.4% |
| Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools | 497 | 11.2% | ▾ -0.4% |
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Murray County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Murray County Housing & Real Estate
Murray County has a median home value of $179,400 and a median gross rent of $768. About 82% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $321,125 and homes spent about 80 days on the market.
Murray County Housing Mix
Murray County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Murray County Housing Trends
Murray County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Murray County, MN
Murray County has 404 business listings across 178 categories. The largest categories in Murray County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (20, 5.0%), Lake (14, 3.5%), and Campgrounds & RV Parks (12, 3.0%). The full Murray County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Murray County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Murray County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 20 | 5.0% |
| Lake | 14 | 3.5% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 12 | 3.0% |
| Public And Government Association | 11 | 2.7% |
| Gas Stations | 11 | 2.7% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 7 | 1.7% |
| Industrial Equipment | 6 | 1.5% |
| Propane Supplier | 6 | 1.5% |
| ATMs | 5 | 1.2% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 5 | 1.2% |
Murray County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Healing Point Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Fulda |
| Chandler Feed Company | Agricultural Service | Chandler |
| Slayton Municipal Airport | Airport | Slayton |
| U Bodywork Therapy | Alternative Medicine | Slayton |
| Murray County Ambulance | Ambulance And Ems Services | Slayton |
| The Duck Pond | American Restaurants | Fulda |
| Mo' Than Antiques | Antique Store | Currie |
| Beaver Creek Archers | Archery Range | Slayton |
| Lake Sarah Archery | Archery Shop | Garvin |
| Chandler Air Force Station | Armed Forces Branch | Chandler |
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Murray County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Murray County Basemaps
Murray County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Murray County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Murray County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Murray County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.