Demographics & People — Murphysboro, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,804 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,600 |
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| Median Age | 39.5 |
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| Total Households | 3,390 |
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| Family Households | 1,673 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.94 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4232 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,843 |
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| Black or African American | 929 |
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| Asian | 30 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 770 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,134 |
| German | 1,658 |
| Other groups | 1,443 |
| Irish | 959 |
| English | 815 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 624 |
| American | 378 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 317 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 282 |
| French (except Basque) | 275 |
Language
| English Only | 5,544 |
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| Spanish | 711 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,430 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 398 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,477 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Murphysboro, Illinois.
