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Murphy

Idaho · 97 residents · 3.998 sq mi
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Murphy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,969. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,900. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
97
+56%vs 2011
vs 62 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
24 / sq mi
+56%vs 2011
vs 16 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
53.1
+30%vs 2011
vs 40.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4694143191239201020202024Murphy
2024170
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,969
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $17,273 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,166
+79%vs 2011
vs $14,610 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.183
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.193 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $69,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−69.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+23.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.7%
−9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.4
−41%vs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(1)
Diversity Score31.5%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(4)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(13)
Diversity Score
13
−59%vs 2011
vs 32 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
42.1%
+42.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−30.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.8% in 2011
Female
54.3%
+30.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
45.7%
+13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murphy, Idaho?

Murphy, Idaho has about 97 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murphy, Idaho?

The typical household in Murphy, Idaho earns about $27,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murphy, Idaho expensive?

In Murphy, Idaho, the median home is worth about $65,900.

How educated are people in Murphy, Idaho?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Murphy, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murphy, Idaho?

About 0.0% of people in Murphy, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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