Murphy, North Carolina Population 2022
Murphy is a city located in Cherokee County North Carolina. Murphy has a 2020 population of 1,687. Murphy is currently growing at a rate of 0.60% annually and its population has increased by 4.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,621 in 2010.
The average household income in Murphy is $44,938 with a poverty rate of 27.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $631 per month, and the median house value is $162,000. 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: 85.52%
- Black or African American: 7.24%
- Native American: 2.39%
- Asian: 2.21%
- Two or more races: 1.86%
- Other race: 0.78%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,429 | 85.52% |
| Black or African American | 121 | 7.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 2.39% |
| Asian | 37 | 2.21% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 1.86% |
| Some Other Race | 13 | 0.78% |
Murphy Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 774 | 2.02 | 47 |
| Non Family | 380 | 1.09 | 30.3 |
| Married | 295 | 2.98 | 73.6 |
| Female | 92 | 2.79 | 32.6 |
| Male | 7 | 2.29 | 28.6 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 2.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 105 | 7.85% |
| High School Graduate | 384 | 28.72% |
| Some College | 345 | 25.80% |
| Associates Degree | 128 | 9.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 217 | 16.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 121 | 9.05% |
Murphy Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,090 | 979 | 300 |
| Black | 101 | 86 | |
| Hispanic | 59 | 59 | 23 |
| Native American | 33 | 21 | 4 |
| Asian | 32 | 28 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 6 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 2 |
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 40.00%.
Murphy Language by Age
Murphy Language
93.74% of Murphy residents speak only English, while 6.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.76% of the population.
Murphy Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,293 | 345 | 26.68% |
| Black | 105 | 54 | 51.43% |
| Multiple | 31 | 16 | 51.61% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 11 | 19.64% |
| Native | 32 | 4 | 12.50% |
| Other | NaN% |
27.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.82%
Male Poverty Rate
29.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Murphy
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murphy is Multiple, with 51.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murphy is Hispanic, with 19.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.00%.
Murphy Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Murphy Married by Age and Sex
Murphy Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Murphy Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 9.26% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 14.52% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 40.00% |
| Asian | 5 | 13.51% |
Murphy Veterans by Education
12.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.7%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
8%
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
42.73%
Born in Murphy
95.45%
Native Born
4.55%
Foreign Born
1.80%
Non Citizen
2.75%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.45% of Murphy residents were born in the United States, with 42.73% having been born in North Carolina. 1.80% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,687 | 10 | 0.60% |
| 2021 | 1,677 | 10 | 0.60% |
| 2020 | 1,667 | 10 | 0.60% |
| 2019 | 1,657 | 10 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 1,647 | 21 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 1,626 | 5 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 1,621 | 29 | 1.82% |
| 2015 | 1,592 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 1,594 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 1,598 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 1,596 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 1,606 | -15 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 1,621 | 0.00% |