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Murray is a city in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 14,950 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Calloway CountyGR6 and the home of Murray State University.

Murray is located at 363634N, 881856W (36.609494, -88.315656)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.1 km (9.7 mi), all land.

Murray is situated 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the 170,000-acre (690-km&sup2) "Land Between the Lakes" recreational area known worldwide for its fishing, boating, swimming, camping and wildlife population.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 14,950 people, 6,004 households, and 2,869 families residing in the city. The population density was 595.1/km (1,541.5/mi). There were 6,622 housing units at an average density of 263.6/km (682.8/mi). The racial makeup of the city was 88.16% White, 6.80% African American, 0.21% Native American, 2.75% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.73% of the population.