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Murphys

California · 2,213 residents · 5.425 sq mi
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Murphys has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $269,400. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,213
+7%since 2000
from 2,061 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
408 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.1
+10%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Murphys
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,864
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,344 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,109
+10%since 2000
from $24,567 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,095
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+53%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,917)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(223)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other2.3%(50)
Diversity Score29.2%(646)
Diversity Score
29
+82%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+123%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.9%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
57.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murphys, California?

Murphys, California has about 2,213 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murphys, California?

The typical household in Murphys, California earns about $42,864 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 $269,400, and the typical rent is about $1,095 a month.

How educated are people in Murphys, California?

About 29.8% 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 13.0% of people in Murphys, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murphys, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Murphys, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 697 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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