Murphy, Missouri Population 2022
Murphy is a city located in Missouri. Murphy has a 2020 population of 7,961. Murphy is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -8.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,690 in 2010.
The average household income in Murphy is $61,367 with a poverty rate of 14.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $914 per month, and the median house value is $131,900. The median age in Murphy is 38.7 years, 39.2 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
Murphy Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murphywas:
- White: 93.67%
- Two or more races: 3.15%
- Black or African American: 1.57%
- Asian: 1.11%
- Native American: 0.38%
- Other race: 0.13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,457 | 93.67% |
| Two or More Races | 251 | 3.15% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 1.57% |
| Asian | 88 | 1.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 | 0.38% |
| Some Other Race | 10 | 0.13% |
Murphy Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,328 | 2.39 | 76 |
| Married | 1,301 | 2.94 | 84.9 |
| Non Family | 1,300 | 1.38 | 74.1 |
| Female | 455 | 3.41 | 57.8 |
| Male | 272 | 2.89 | 73.2 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 2.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 463 | 8.42% |
| High School Graduate | 2,028 | 36.87% |
| Some College | 1,417 | 25.76% |
| Associates Degree | 661 | 12.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 511 | 9.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 257 | 4.67% |
Murphy Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,131 | 4,558 | 728 |
| Hispanic | 235 | 190 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 51 | 11 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 4 |
| Native American | 30 | 22 | |
| Black | 15 | 15 | |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 21.57%.
$34,403
Average Earnings
$40,497
Average Male
$29,351
Average Female
Murphy Language by Age
Murphy Language
93.89% of Murphy residents speak only English, while 6.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.56% of the population.
Murphy Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,986 | 1,116 | 15.97% |
| Multiple | 251 | 41 | 16.33% |
| Native | 30 | 11 | 36.67% |
| Other | NaN% |
14.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.67%
Male Poverty Rate
13.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Murphy
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murphy is Native, with 36.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murphy is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.24%.
Murphy Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Murphy Married by Age and Sex
Murphy Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Murphy Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 481 | 8.09% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 6.51% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 14.02% |
| Black | 8 | 7.48% |
Murphy Veterans by Education
5.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.98%
Born in Murphy
96.21%
Native Born
3.79%
Foreign Born
1.87%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.21% of Murphy residents were born in the United States, with 77.98% having been born in Missouri. 1.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7,961 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 7,961 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 7,961 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 7,961 | -202 | -2.47% |
| 2018 | 8,163 | -180 | -2.16% |
| 2017 | 8,343 | -363 | -4.17% |
| 2016 | 8,706 | -39 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 8,745 | 327 | 3.88% |
| 2014 | 8,418 | -169 | -1.97% |
| 2013 | 8,587 | -425 | -4.72% |
| 2012 | 9,012 | 475 | 5.56% |
| 2011 | 8,537 | -153 | -1.76% |
| 2010 | 8,690 | 0.00% |