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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Murphys

California · 1,516 residents · 5.425 sq mi
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Murphys has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,816. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 545 residents. Median home value is $125,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 33% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,516
−26%vs 2000
vs 2,061 in 2000
1990 – 2024
279 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 49.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Murphys
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,816
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,344 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,352
−46%vs 2000
vs $24,567 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$125,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $174,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$471
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $529 in 2000
US average: $450
67.7%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.1% in 2000
32.3% rent
5.3
+28%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,882)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(116)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(331)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(65)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other1.6%(25)
Diversity Score15.4%(233)
15
−4%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+116%vs 2000
vs 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Murphys, California?

Murphys, California has about 1,516 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Murphys, California?

The typical household in Murphys, California earns about $23,816 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murphys, California expensive?

In Murphys, California, the median home is worth about $125,500, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Murphys, California?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Murphys, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murphys, California?

About 9.7% of people in Murphys, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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