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Murphy

Oklahoma · 231 residents · 4.124 sq mi
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Murphy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,330. The city has more than doubled in size since 2009, adding 210 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

231
+1000%vs 2009
vs 21 in 2009
2000 – 2024
56 / sq mi
+1000%vs 2009
vs 5 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
38.8
−37%vs 2009
vs 61.9 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
0931872803732000201020202024Murphy
2024176
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,330
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2016
$10,472
US average: $21,522
22.2%
+22.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,800
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$213
US average: $602
87.6%
−12.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 100.0% in 2009
12.4% rent
2.1
2000 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic100%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(7)
3
vs 0 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
+5.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.5%
−39.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 100.0% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murphy, Oklahoma?

Murphy, Oklahoma has about 231 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Murphy, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Murphy, Oklahoma earns about $17,330 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murphy, Oklahoma expensive?

In Murphy, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $35,800, and the typical rent is about $213 a month.

How educated are people in Murphy, Oklahoma?

About 5.0% 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 22.2% of people in Murphy, Oklahoma 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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