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Murphys

California · 1,995 residents · 5.425 sq mi
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Murphys has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,887. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $227,100. With a median age of 60.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,995
−3%since 2000
from 2,061 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
368 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.9
+24%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Murphys
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,887
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,234
+35%since 2000
from $24,567 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,570
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(1,649)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(201)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other3.5%(71)
Diversity Score33.1%(660)
Diversity Score
33
+106%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 41.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murphys, California?

Murphys, California has about 1,995 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murphys, California?

The typical household in Murphys, California earns about $47,887 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 $227,100, and the typical rent is about $1,570 a month.

How educated are people in Murphys, California?

About 31.0% 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 5.3% 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 479 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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