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Murphy

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.998
State:
Idaho

Murphy is a CDPlocated in Owyhee County, Idaho. Murphy has a 2026 population of 231. It is also the county seat of Owyhee County. Murphy is currently growing at a rate of 6.45% annually and its population has increased by 21.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 190 in 2020.

The median household income in Murphy is $76,116 with a poverty rate of 0%.The median age in Murphy is 53.3 years: 53.3 years for males, and 45.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 193.1 males.

231
Total Population
58
Density (mi²)
14 6.45%
Growth

Murphy Population

Murphy Population

Year↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026231146.45%
2025217157.43%
2023188169.3%
2022172-51-22.87%
20212233317.37%
2020190127201.59%
201963-16-20.25%
201879-13-14.13%
201792-21-18.58%
20161131818.95%
2015951315.85%
20148233.8%
2013791319.7%
20126646.45%
20116200%

Median Age

Overall:53.3 years
Female:45.3 years
Male:53.3 years

Murphy Adults

There are 170 adults, (43 of whom are seniors) in Murphy.

Sex Ratio

Female: 58 (34.1%)
Male: 112 (65.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Murphy includes 51.76% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population↓
Percentage (of total)
White8851.76%
Two or more races8248.24%
Race
Population↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races5733.53%
Race
Population↓
Percentage (of total)
White8851.76%
Two or more races2514.71%

Murphy Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Murphy's average per capita income is $48,268. Household income levels show a median of $76,116. The poverty rate stands at 0%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median↓
Mean
Households$76,116$64,352
Families--
Married Families--
Non Families--

$48,268

Average Income

$76,116

Median Household Income

0%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)