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CITY · 2020 ACS

Murphy

Idaho · 96 residents · 4.00 sq mi
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Murphy is home to 96 people in Idaho. The median age is 52.0, about 13 years above the US median. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. Since 2019 the city has risen by half, up 33 people. Poverty is uncommon here, at 0.0% of people here. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

96
+52%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2010 – 2024
52.0
+4%since 2019
from 50.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Land area
4.00 sq mi
Population, 20102024
4694143191239201020202024Murphy
2024170
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91%(1)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 141%(1)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.1%(3)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(5)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3427.1%(26)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.3%(7)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.5%(13)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.5%(13)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7422.9%(22)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.2%(4)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,678
+55%since 2019
from $18,519 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

60.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
40.0% rent
5.50 people
+140%since 2019
from 2.29 people in 2019
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(39)
Black6.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino27%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican48.9%(93)
Mexican5.8%(11)
Ancestry
German32.6%(62)
Italian16.8%(32)
British5.3%(10)
French4.2%(8)
American2.6%(5)
English2.6%(5)
Norwegian2.6%(5)
Section 05

Education

3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
77.4%
+71.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
81.5%
US average: 73.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

80.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
19.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 91.9%
89.5%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25%(28)
Married68.8%(77)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.3%(7)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married81%(47)
Widowed19%(11)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
89.1%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
10.9%
US average: 13.7%
10.9%
US average: 17.6%
0.0%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
4.8%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
100.0%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
10.9%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era7.9%(8)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 101 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Murphy, Idaho?

Murphy, Idaho has about 96 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Murphy, Idaho?

About 3.5% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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