City

Murchison, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Henderson County  ·  Texas

👥2,987Population
💰$47,900Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$141,900Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.1%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 8.8%Other: 5.9%Race
White80.1%
Hispanic3.9%
Black8.8%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
19%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (1.1%)
HS Graduate648 (34.4%)
Some College134 (7.1%)
Associates349 (18.5%)
Bachelors318 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree415 (22%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College7.1%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,900 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$141,900 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,100/mo
Total Housing Units1,731
Vacant Units469

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Murchison, TX

Murchison is a city in Texas, located in Henderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,987 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Murchison is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,900 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Murchison is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,100 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Murchison is moderately educated. 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.08%).

Murchison, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Murchison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75778 2,987 $47,900 $141,900 $1,100 1.8% 38.9% 71.3%