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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Murphy

North Carolina · 1,568 residents · 2.571 sq mi
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Murphy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,952. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $73,900. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,568
−2%since 1990
from 1,607 in 1990
1990 – 2025
610 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 625 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.8
−3%since 1990
from 44.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Murphy
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,952
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,517 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,926
+88%since 1990
from $9,025 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.9%
−12.5 ptssince 1990
from 35.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$311
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
55.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 55.4% in 1990
44.6% rent
3.0
−22%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,445)
Black3.2%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.1%(33)
Diversity Score23.5%(377)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,385)
Black5.5%(86)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(45)
Asian1.3%(21)
Diversity Score23%(360)
23
−2%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.9%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.7 min
−52%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Murphy, North Carolina?

Murphy, North Carolina has about 1,568 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Murphy, North Carolina?

The typical household in Murphy, North Carolina earns about $24,952 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murphy, North Carolina expensive?

In Murphy, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $73,900, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Murphy, North Carolina?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Murphy, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murphy, North Carolina?

About 22.9% of people in Murphy, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murphy, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Murphy, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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