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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Murphy

Texas · 3,099 residents · 5.697 sq mi
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Murphy is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,547. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,552 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $169,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 109% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,099
+100%since 1990
from 1,547 in 1990
1990 – 2025
544 / sq mi
+100%since 1990
from 272 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
−2%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
06K12K17K23K1990201020202024Murphy
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,547
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,722 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,149
+41%since 1990
from $22,150 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$169,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $121,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$958
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $567 in 1990
US average: $602
96.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 93.3% in 1990
3.9% rent
2.0
+6%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,489)
Black2.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.5%(225)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(2,284)
Black9.5%(295)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(153)
Asian9%(279)
Diversity Score50.5%(1,564)
50
+248%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 45.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 93.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−24%since 1990
from 27.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Murphy, Texas?

Murphy, Texas has about 3,099 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Murphy, Texas?

The typical household in Murphy, Texas earns about $83,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murphy, Texas expensive?

In Murphy, Texas, the median home is worth about $169,500, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Murphy, Texas?

About 47.8% of adults age 25 and over in Murphy, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murphy, Texas?

About 1.9% of people in Murphy, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murphy, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Murphy, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,552 residents, a change of about 100 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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