The Town FilesMurray County, Georgia
40,562 people. The median home is worth $180,700 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $69,253.
Towns in Murray County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth | 4,874 | $205,900 | $69,058 | 34.5 |
People and housing
| Murray County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $857 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $69,253 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 39.4 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
8,252 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,202 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 373 storm events in Murray County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Murray County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| September 15, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4338: Hurricane Irma |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).