Average household size:
| This city: |  2.7 people | | Texas: |  2.7 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 74.2% | | Whole state: | 71.0% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 3.7% | | Whole state: | 4.4% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
| This city: | 20.0% | | Whole state: | 15.4% |
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
| This city: | 12.6% | | Whole state: | 6.7% |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Murchison, TX
Murchison compared to Texas state average:
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
- Median age below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
- Renting percentage below state average.
- House age below state average.
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Banks with branches in Murchison (2009 data):
- First State Bank of Brownsboro: Murchison Branch at Northwest Corner Of State Highway 31 And Fm Road 773, branch established on 1999-05-24. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $79.7 mil, Deposits: $72.8 mil, headquarters in Brownsboro, TX, positive income, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Brownsboro Bancshares, Inc.
School Enrollment by Level of School
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2004 Presidential Election results in Henderson County Texas:
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
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- Utility gas (49%)
- Electricity (44%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
- Wood (3%)
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Religion statistics for Murchison
| Name | Southern Baptist Convention | Catholic Church | Baptist Missionary Association of America | United Methodist Church | Assemblies of God |
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| Adherents | 49.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% | 10.0% | 4.4% |
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| Congregations | 29.8% | 2.6% | 15.8% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
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| Name | Churches of Christ | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | International Pentecostal Holiness Church | Other religions |
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| Adherents | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
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| Congregations | 9.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 13.2% |
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Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
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| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Other Government Administration |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $782 |
| Totals for Government |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $782 |
Murchison government finances in 2002:
- Charges - Sewerage: $56,000
All Other: $14,000
- Current Operations - Financial Administration: $100,000
Water Utilities: $26,000
Sewerage: $23,000
Regular Highways: $14,000
Parks & Recreation: $5,000
Fire Protection: $1,000
- General - Interest on Debt: $9,000
- Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $14,000
- Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $178,000
- Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $175,000
- Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $10,000
- Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $4,000
Other, NEC: $3,000
- Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000
- Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $84,000
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $91,000
- Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $3,000
- Tax - Total General Sales: $20,000
Public Utilities: $20,000
- Total Salaries & Wages: $19,000
- Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000
9.74% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,823 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 9.74% | | Texas average: | 8.37% |
0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($148 average AGI)| Henderson County: | 0.08% | | Texas average: | 0.20% |
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
8.81% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,478 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 8.81% | | Texas average: | 7.44% |
0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($108 average AGI)| Henderson County: | 0.06% | | Texas average: | 0.11% |
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Strongest AM radio stations in Murchison:
- KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
- WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
- KTBB (600 AM; 5 kW; TYLER, TX; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KLVQ (1410 AM; 1 kW; ATHENS, TX; Owner: LOVE RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
- KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
- KVCI (1510 AM; daytime; 3 kW; CANTON, TX; Owner: CANTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
- KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
- KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
- KOFY (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GILMER, TX; Owner: JERRY RUSSELL D/B/A THE RUSSELL COMPANY)
- KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
- KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Murchison:
- K201DJ (88.1 FM; ATHENS, TX; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- KOOI (106.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, TX; Owner: WALLER BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KLTY (94.9 FM; ARLINGTON, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, LLC)
- KBJS (90.3 FM; JACKSONVILLE, TX; Owner: EAST TEXAS MEDIA ASSOCIATION, INC.)
- KTYL-FM (93.1 FM; TYLER, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KDOK (92.1 FM; TYLER, TX; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KYYK (98.3 FM; PALESTINE, TX; Owner: HIGHTOWER RADIO, INC.)
- KYFP (89.1 FM; PALESTINE, TX; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- KKUS (104.1 FM; TYLER, TX; Owner: WALLER MEDIA, LLC)
- KVNE (89.5 FM; TYLER, TX; Owner: EDUC. RADIO FOUND. OF E. TEXAS, INC.)
- KCKL (95.9 FM; MALAKOFF, TX; Owner: CEDAR CREEK RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
- KPXI (100.7 FM; OVERTON, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, LLC)
- KOYE (96.7 FM; FRANKSTON, TX; Owner: WALLER MEDIA, LLC)
- KGLY (91.3 FM; TYLER, TX; Owner: EDUC. RADIO FOUND. OF E. TEXAS, INC.)
- K259AQ (99.7 FM; TYLER, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Murchison:
- KETK-TV (Channel 56; JACKSONVILLE, TX; Owner: KETK LICENSEE L.P.)
- KLTV (Channel 7; TYLER, TX; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)
- KLSB-TV (Channel 19; NACOGDOCHES, TX; Owner: KLSB ACQUISITION CORP.)
- KFXK (Channel 51; LONGVIEW, TX; Owner: WARWICK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- K26GA (Channel 26; TYLER/JACKSONVILLE, TX; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- KTPN-LP (Channel 48; TYLER, TX; Owner: WARWICK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
Murchison fatal accident list:
Jun 12, 2005 06:20 AM, Sr-31, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jun 28, 2001 06:27 AM, Sr-31, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 2, 1993 10:15 AM, 31, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1
Oct 5, 1992 10:05 AM, 31, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 29, 1990 11:15 AM, 3rdst, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 21, 1979 01:45 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 26, 1977 03:50 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4- David A Kirk, Hwy 31 (Da33xc184), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m
- Lisa M Minney, Highway 31, Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 100.6 m
Registrant: Crown Communication Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:
- BRAD G ZIELIE, 1.5 Mi Sw Of Sr 31 & South Second St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 36.6 m
Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, 1400 Douglas St. Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-1777, Email:
- Jerri L Janjua, 12000' Ne From I/S Of St Rt 317 & 31 (Athens Site), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 125.8 m
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1- 1.5 Mi Sw Of Sr 31 & S Second St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 37 m, Call Sign: WNSC339
Assigned Frequencies : 160.320 MHz
Grant Date: 06/04/2002, Expiration Date: 08/14/2012, Certifier: L J Kopiasz
Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, 201 S 16th St Suite 305, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 280-6486, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3- MURCHISON, 12000' Ne From I/S Of St Rt 317 & 31 (Athens Site), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 125.8 m, Call Sign: WML573
Assigned Frequencies : 10715.0 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 2118.40 MHz, 10623.1 MHz
Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Glenn S Rabin
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
- WEST MURCHISON, 1.5 Mi Sw Of Sr31 & S Second St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WPJC811
Assigned Frequencies : 958.900 MHz
Grant Date: 11/30/2000, Expiration Date: 02/21/2011
Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad, 1400 Douglas St. Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-1777, Fax: (402) 233-3179, Email:
- Bartons Chapel Substation On S H 31 Then 3 Mi N On Fm 1803 2.2 Mi E Of, Overall height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WPNB233
Assigned Frequencies : 953.100 MHz
Grant Date: 04/24/2001, Expiration Date: 07/16/2011
Registrant: Phone: (903) 872-8306
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Murchison)
FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Murchison)
FAA Registered Aircrafts: 8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 1 partial tract)
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| B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans | C) Refinancings
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| Number | Average Value | Number | Average Value |
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| LOANS ORIGINATED | 1 | $101,620 | 2 | $85,230 |
| APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| APPLICATIONS DENIED | 1 | $32,930 | 1 | $95,140 |
| APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN | 0 | $0 | 1 | $69,910 |
| FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2002
(Based on 1 partial tract)
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| B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans | C) Refinancings
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| Number | Average Value | Number | Average Value |
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| LOANS ORIGINATED | 1 | $87,320 | 1 | $140,560 |
| APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| APPLICATIONS DENIED | 1 | $26,630 | 1 | $42,030 |
| APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2001
(Based on 1 partial tract)
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| B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans | C) Refinancings
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| Number | Average Value | Number | Average Value |
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| LOANS ORIGINATED | 1 | $94,990 | 1 | $66,290 |
| APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| APPLICATIONS DENIED | 1 | $39,970 | 0 | $0 |
| APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2000
(Based on 1 partial tract)
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| B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans |
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| Number | Average Value |
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| LOANS ORIGINATED | 1 | $77,000 |
| APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED | 0 | $0 |
| APPLICATIONS DENIED | 1 | $36,120 |
| APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN | 0 | $0 |
| FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS | 0 | $0 |
Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999
(Based on 1 partial tract)
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| B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans |
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| Number | Average Value |
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| LOANS ORIGINATED | 1 | $71,770 |
| APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED | 0 | $0 |
| APPLICATIONS DENIED | 1 | $47,330 |
| APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN | 0 | $0 |
| FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS | 0 | $0 |
Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts:
9503.00
HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans
HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:- Fire: 30
- Hazardous Condition: 4
- Service Call: 1
- Good Intent Call: 4
Incident types - Murchison
See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Murchison, TX
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