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Murphys Estates

South Carolina · 1,719 residents · 2.052 sq mi
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Murphys Estates has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,900. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,719
+13%since 2000
from 1,518 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
838 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+14%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
9991K1K2K2K2000201020202024Murphys Estates
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,932
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,651
+82%since 2000
from $11,358 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$876
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(1,350)
Black10.6%(183)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(76)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other1%(18)
Diversity Score38.3%(658)
Diversity Score
38
+108%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+166%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murphys Estates, South Carolina?

Murphys Estates, South Carolina has about 1,719 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Murphys Estates, South Carolina earns about $56,932 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 $81,900, and the typical rent is about $876 a month.

How educated are people in Murphys Estates, South Carolina?

About 10.2% 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 26.0% of people in Murphys Estates, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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