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Murphys Estates

South Carolina · 1,441 residents · 2.052 sq mi
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Murphys Estates has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,596. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,441
−5%since 2000
from 1,518 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
702 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+5%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
9991K1K2K2K2000201020202024Murphys Estates
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,596
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,972 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,835
+31%since 2000
from $11,358 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−51.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+28%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,384)
Black7.6%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.4%(279)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,280)
Black8.5%(122)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(19)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other4.5%(65)
Diversity Score32%(462)
Diversity Score
32
+74%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+141%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
39.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.7%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murphys Estates, South Carolina?

Murphys Estates, South Carolina has about 1,441 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Murphys Estates, South Carolina earns about $34,596 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 $76,200, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Murphys Estates, South Carolina?

About 13.5% 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 9.1% of people in Murphys Estates, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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