Murphy, North Carolina Population 2022
Murphy is a city located in Cherokee County North Carolina. With a 2020 population of 1,604, it is the 347th largest city in North Carolina and the 12173rd largest city in the United States. Murphy is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,608 in 2020. Spanning over 3 miles, Murphy has a population density of 629 people per square mile.
The average household income in Murphy is $44,938 with a poverty rate of 26.61%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $549 per month, and the median house value is $166,800. The median age in Murphy is 46.1 years, 42.4 years for males, and 50.7 years for females.
Murphy Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murphywas:
- White: 85.28%
- Black or African American: 6.04%
- Native American: 4.47%
- Two or more races: 2.32%
- Asian: 1.13%
- Other race: 0.75%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,582 | 85.28% |
| Black or African American | 112 | 6.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 83 | 4.47% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.13% |
| Some Other Race | 14 | 0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 43 | 2.32% |
Murphy Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 877 | 1.99 | 42.4 |
| Married | 280 | 3.21 | 71.1 |
| Male | 7 | 2.57 | 28.6 |
| Female | 99 | 2.73 | 37.4 |
| Non Family | 491 | 1.13 | 27.3 |
2.99
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 2.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 7.74% |
| High School Graduate | 460 | 31.51% |
| Some College | 351 | 24.04% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 4.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 303 | 20.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 137 | 9.38% |
Murphy Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 86 | 86 | 38 |
| White | 1,182 | 1,074 | 373 |
| Native American | 52 | 42 | 15 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 3 |
| Asian | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Black | 98 | 69 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 56.25%.
Murphy Language by Age
Murphy Language
93.92% of Murphy residents speak only English, while 6.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.71% of the population.
Murphy Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 43 | 27 | 62.79% |
| Black | 90 | 50 | 55.56% |
| White | 1,414 | 360 | 25.46% |
| Native | 77 | 4 | 5.19% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 83 | 21 | 25.30% |
26.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.90%
Male Poverty Rate
32.27%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Murphy
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murphy is Multiple, with 62.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murphy is Hispanic, with 25.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.60%.
Murphy Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Murphy Married by Age and Sex
Murphy Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Murphy Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 11.25% |
| Asian | 3 | 14.29% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 23.81% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 17.98% |
Murphy Veterans by Education
6.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Employment Rate
9.1%
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
39.25%
Born in Murphy
96.12%
Native Born
3.88%
Foreign Born
1.62%
Non Citizen
2.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.12% of Murphy residents were born in the United States, with 39.25% having been born in North Carolina. 1.62% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,627 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,625 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 1,623 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 1,621 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 1,619 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 1,617 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 1,615 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 1,613 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 1,611 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2019 | 1,609 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 1,608 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 1,606 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 1,604 | -2 | -0.12% |