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Murphys Estates

South Carolina · 1,064 residents · 2.05 sq mi
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Murphys Estates is a city of 1,064 people in South Carolina. 92% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 46.1, about 7 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 20% of adults. The foreign-born share is 1%. 100% were living in the same home a year earlier.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 132%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,064
−30%since 2000
from 1,518 in 2000
2000 – 2024
519 / sq mi
−29%since 2009
from 733 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
46.1
+34%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.05 sq mi
Population, 20002024
9991K1K2K2K2000201020202024Murphys Estates
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.8%(19)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.9%(95)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.8%(72)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.6%(38)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.5%(122)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.9%(84)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.2%(87)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5423.3%(248)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.7%(103)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.2%(98)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.2%(98)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$89,531
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,972 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$38,708
+241%since 2000
from $11,358 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+54.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
14.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.391
+15%since 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

$189,300
+132%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
91.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
8.1% rent
29.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.54 people
+4%since 2009
from 2.44 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
19.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.1
−14%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,384)
Black7.6%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,025)
Black3.7%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
9
−83%since 2009
from 52 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish15.8%(168)
English14.6%(155)
American13.3%(142)
German6%(64)
Scottish3.1%(33)
Slovak2.9%(31)
Canadian1.3%(14)
Swiss0.8%(9)
Section 05

Education

20.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+35.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
9.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+91%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
80.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
17.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
66.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
81.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
14.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
34.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
57.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
2.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
19.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
12.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2013
from 7.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
83.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24%(88)
Married66.5%(244)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.5%(35)
Women 15+
Never married24.1%(123)
Married60.3%(308)
Widowed7.6%(39)
Divorced8%(41)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

12.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2013
from 7.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
67.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
26.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
19.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
6.1%
−19.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
70.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
23.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

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, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)39.1%(9)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)39.1%(9)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era60.9%(14)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 23 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murphys Estates, South Carolina?

Murphys Estates, South Carolina has about 1,064 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murphys Estates, South Carolina?

The typical household in Murphys Estates, South Carolina earns about $89,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murphys Estates, South Carolina expensive?

In Murphys Estates, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $189,300.

How educated are people in Murphys Estates, South Carolina?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Murphys Estates, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murphys Estates, South Carolina?

About 14.6% of people in Murphys Estates, South Carolina 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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