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Murphy

Texas · 21,013 residents · 5.697 sq mi
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Murphy is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,828. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 17,914 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $374,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 121% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,013
+578%since 2000
from 3,099 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,688 / sq mi
+578%since 2000
from 544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+15%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
06K12K17K23K1990201020202024Murphy
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,828
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,547 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,641
+37%since 2000
from $31,149 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,150
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $958 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
6.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(2,284)
Black9.5%(295)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(153)
Asian9%(279)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.5%(1,564)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(9,849)
Black10%(2,096)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,711)
Asian30.2%(6,345)
Other3.3%(701)
Diversity Score82.7%(17,375)
Diversity Score
83
+64%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.8%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
24.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murphy, Texas?

Murphy, Texas has about 21,013 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murphy, Texas?

The typical household in Murphy, Texas earns about $140,828 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 $374,000, and the typical rent is about $2,150 a month.

How educated are people in Murphy, Texas?

About 54.6% 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 3.4% 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 19,466 residents, a change of about 1258 percent over that period.

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