Living in Murphy, NC
Murphy, North Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
1,671
Unemployment
8.0%
Poverty
27.5%
Median Home
$162,000
Median Income
$30,962
Median Rent
$631
Murphy SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
3
Amenities
5
Education
8
Commute
10
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Rankings for Murphy in North Carolina
Map Of Murphy, NC
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Population over time in Murphy
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,671 | -13.0% |
| 2018 | 1,920 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 1,954 | 3.0% |
| 2016 | 1,898 | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 2,095 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 2,100 | -15.9% |
| 2013 | 2,498 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | 2,420 | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 2,557 | 17.2% |
| 2010 | 2,181 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Murphy
| Race | Murphy | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.2% | 63.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 7.2% | 21.1% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Murphy
| Gender | Murphy | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Murphy for adults over 25
| Education | Murphy | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Murphy, North Carolina
| Income | Murphy | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.7% | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12.7% | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.4% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.4% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1.9% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.1% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 5.4% | 7.7% |
