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Murphy

Oklahoma · 176 residents · 4.124 sq mi
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Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. Median home value is $47,900. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
−24%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
43 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.9
−20%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
0931872803732000201020202024Murphy
2024176
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,108
+159%since 2000
from $10,472 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+231%since 2011
from 0.143 in 2011
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance37.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical37.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,900
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−42.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
54.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−73.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
72.7%
+72.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
+27.5 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other55.7%(98)
Diversity Score73.3%(129)
Diversity Score
73
+2188%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+32.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+37.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
95.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+27.5 ptssince 2011
from 38.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.1%
−57.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+44.3 ptssince 2017
from 55.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.7%
−21.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murphy, Oklahoma?

Murphy, Oklahoma has about 176 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Murphy, Oklahoma expensive?

In Murphy, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $47,900.

How educated are people in Murphy, Oklahoma?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Murphy, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murphy, Oklahoma?

About 8.0% of people in Murphy, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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