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Murphy

County:
Cherokee County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.571

Murphy is a town located in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Murphy has a 2026 population of 1,693. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Murphy is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 4.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,613 in 2020.

1.7K
Total Population
659
Density (mi²)
19 1.14%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)