Murphy is a town located in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Murphy has a 2025 population of 1,688. Murphy is currently growing at a rate of 0.96% annually and its population has increased by 4.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,610 in 2020.
The average household income in Murphy is $57,552 with a poverty rate of 20.6%.The median age in Murphy is 37.8 years: 28 years for males, and 46 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Murphy includes 81.12% White, 5.83% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 1,100 | 81.12% |
Two or more races | 140 | 10.32% |
Black or African American | 79 | 5.83% |
Native American | 21 | 1.55% |
Other race | 12 | 0.88% |
Asian | 4 | 0.29% |
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Never Married
Murphy's average per capita income is $36,241. Household income levels show a median of $36,989. The poverty rate stands at 20.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $80,341 | - |
Families | $66,250 | $87,874 |
Households | $36,989 | $57,552 |
Non Families | $35,758 | $40,181 |
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