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Murphy

County:
Cherokee County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.571

Murphy is a town located in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Murphy has a 2026 population of 1,733. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Murphy is currently growing at a rate of 1.17% annually and its population has increased by 7.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,613 in 2020.

The median household income in Murphy is $37,263 with a poverty rate of 17.49%. The median age in Murphy is 34.5 years: 31.1 years for males, and 41.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 129.8 males.

1.7K
Total Population
674
Density (mi²)
20 1.17%
Growth

Murphy Population

Murphy Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,733201.17%
20251,713201.18%
20241,693191.14%
20231,674402.45%
20221,63460.37%
20211,628150.93%
20201,61340.25%
20191,648130.8%
20181,635191.18%
20171,61640.25%
20161,612311.96%
20151,581-1-0.06%
20141,582-5-0.32%
20131,58720.13%
20121,585-10-0.63%
20111,595-32-1.97%
20101,610-1-0.06%

Median Age

Overall: 34.5 years
Female: 41.6 years
Male: 31.1 years

Murphy Adults

There are 1,272 adults, (342 of whom are seniors) in Murphy.

Sex Ratio

Female: 698 (43.5%)
Male: 906 (56.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Murphy includes 79.36% White, 12.16% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,27379.36%
Black or African American19512.16%
Two or more races1116.92%
Other race110.69%
Asian80.5%
Native American60.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races422.62%
White181.12%
Other race60.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,25578.24%
Black or African American19512.16%
Two or more races694.3%
Asian80.5%
Native American60.37%
Other race50.31%

Murphy Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Murphy 's average per capita income is $36,365. Household income levels show a median of $37,263. The poverty rate stands at 17.49%.

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
Married Families$97,308-
Families$83,182$98,735
Households$37,263$61,192
Non Families$35,541$38,356

$36,365

Average Income

$37,263

Median Household Income

17.49%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)