Murphy, MO
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Murphy Overview
8,427
TOTAL POPULATION
4,185
MALE POPULATION
4,242
FEMALE POPULATION
98.66
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.36
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,191
PER CAPITA INCOME
$80,850
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$69,266
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,331
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,782
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Murphy
The most populous races in Murphy are White / Caucasian (7,341 | 87.1%), Two or more Races (961 | 11.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (323 | 3.8%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 36 | 0.4% |
Black / African American | 9 | 0.1% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 323 | 3.8% |
Native / Alaskan | 10 | 0.1% |
White / Caucasian | 7,341 | 87.1% |
Two or more Races | 961 | 11.4% |
Some other Race | 70 | 0.8% |
Total | 8,427 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Murphy
The most populous ancestries reported in Murphy are German (3,497 | 41.5%), English (1,108 | 13.2%), Irish (1,000 | 11.9%), Italian (433 | 5.1%), and French (430 | 5.1%), together accounting for 76.8% of all Murphy residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 337 | 4.0% |
Austrian | 10 | 0.1% |
Belgian | 10 | 0.1% |
British | 27 | 0.3% |
Canadian | 7 | 0.1% |
Cherokee | 9 | 0.1% |
Croatian | 74 | 0.9% |
Czech | 57 | 0.7% |
Czechoslovakian | 12 | 0.1% |
Delaware | 4 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 116 | 1.4% |
Eastern European | 10 | 0.1% |
English | 1,108 | 13.2% |
European | 22 | 0.3% |
French | 430 | 5.1% |
German | 3,497 | 41.5% |
German Russian | 32 | 0.4% |
Hungarian | 15 | 0.2% |
Indian (Asian) | 36 | 0.4% |
Irish | 1,000 | 11.9% |
Iroquois | 11 | 0.1% |
Italian | 433 | 5.1% |
Jamaican | 9 | 0.1% |
Mexican | 63 | 0.7% |
Norwegian | 46 | 0.5% |
Peruvian | 68 | 0.8% |
Polish | 205 | 2.4% |
Puerto Rican | 148 | 1.8% |
Scandinavian | 15 | 0.2% |
Scotch-Irish | 151 | 1.8% |
Scottish | 167 | 2.0% |
Slavic | 11 | 0.1% |
South American | 68 | 0.8% |
Spaniard | 44 | 0.5% |
Swedish | 112 | 1.3% |
Turkish | 13 | 0.2% |
Welsh | 9 | 0.1% |
Yugoslavian | 9 | 0.1% | View All 38 Rows |
Immigrants in Murphy
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Murphy came from Europe (58 | 0.7%), Asia (50 | 0.6%), Latin America (47 | 0.6%), Eastern Europe (42 | 0.5%), and Poland (34 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.7% of all Murphy residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Asia | 50 | 0.6% |
Austria | 7 | 0.1% |
Canada | 7 | 0.1% |
Central America | 21 | 0.3% |
China | 25 | 0.3% |
Eastern Asia | 25 | 0.3% |
Eastern Europe | 42 | 0.5% |
Europe | 58 | 0.7% |
Germany | 9 | 0.1% |
Hungary | 8 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 47 | 0.6% |
Mexico | 21 | 0.3% |
Peru | 26 | 0.3% |
Poland | 34 | 0.4% |
South America | 26 | 0.3% |
Turkey | 25 | 0.3% |
Western Asia | 25 | 0.3% |
Western Europe | 16 | 0.2% | View All 18 Rows |
Sex and Age in Murphy
Sex and Age in Murphy
The most populous age groups in Murphy are 30 to 34 Years (403 | 9.6%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (429 | 10.1%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 281 (6.7%) | 218 (5.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 233 (5.6%) | 296 (7.0%) |
10 to 14 Years | 193 (4.6%) | 323 (7.6%) |
15 to 19 Years | 236 (5.6%) | 165 (3.9%) |
20 to 24 Years | 383 (9.1%) | 409 (9.6%) |
25 to 29 Years | 200 (4.8%) | 429 (10.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 403 (9.6%) | 309 (7.3%) |
35 to 39 Years | 360 (8.6%) | 181 (4.3%) |
40 to 44 Years | 234 (5.6%) | 120 (2.8%) |
45 to 49 Years | 171 (4.1%) | 180 (4.2%) |
50 to 54 Years | 346 (8.3%) | 288 (6.8%) |
55 to 59 Years | 231 (5.5%) | 301 (7.1%) |
60 to 64 Years | 288 (6.9%) | 266 (6.3%) |
65 to 69 Years | 193 (4.6%) | 291 (6.9%) |
70 to 74 Years | 216 (5.2%) | 141 (3.3%) |
75 to 79 Years | 48 (1.1%) | 170 (4.0%) |
80 to 84 Years | 59 (1.4%) | 55 (1.3%) |
85 Years and over | 110 (2.6%) | 100 (2.4%) |
Total | 4,185 (100.0%) | 4,242 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Murphy
Median Family Size in Murphy
The median family size in Murphy is 3.00 persons per family, with single female/mother families (411 | 20.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.39 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (238 | 11.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.45 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 1,358 (67.7%) | 2.97 |
Single Male/Father | 238 (11.9%) | 2.45 |
Single Female/Mother | 411 (20.5%) | 3.39 |
Total Families | 2,007 (100.0%) | 3.00 |
Median Household Size in Murphy
The median household size in Murphy is 2.40 persons per household, with single female/mother households (411 | 11.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.61 persons per household. non-family households (1,498 | 42.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.42 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 1,358 (38.7%) | 3.00 |
Single Male/Father | 238 (6.8%) | 3.08 |
Single Female/Mother | 411 (11.7%) | 3.61 |
Non-family | 1,498 (42.7%) | 1.42 |
Total Households | 3,505 (100.0%) | 2.40 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Murphy
Out of a total of 3,505 households in Murphy, 2,007 (57.3%) are family households, while 1,498 (42.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 873, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 946.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 946 (27.0%) |
2-Person Households | 873 (24.9%) | 472 (13.5%) |
3-Person Households | 503 (14.3%) | 80 (2.3%) |
4-Person Households | 467 (13.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 108 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 56 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,007 (57.3%) | 1,498 (42.7%) |
Female Fertility in Murphy
Fertility by Age in Murphy
Average fertility rate in Murphy is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 99.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 87.6% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 113 (87.6%) | 99.0 |
35 to 50 years | 16 (12.4%) | 32.0 |
Total | 129 (100.0%) | 71.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Murphy
51.9% of women with births (129) in Murphy are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 48.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 43.8% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 58 (51.3%) | 55 (48.7%) |
35 to 50 years | 9 (56.2%) | 7 (43.8%) |
Total | 67 (51.9%) | 62 (48.1%) |
Fertility by Education in Murphy
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 27 (20.9%) | 94.0 |
High School Diploma | 19 (14.7%) | 47.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 61 (47.3%) | 87.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 22 (17.1%) | 65.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 129 (100.0%) | 71.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Murphy
48.1% of women with births in Murphy are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 80.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 14 (51.8%) | 13 (48.1%) |
High School Diploma | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 12 (19.7%) | 49 (80.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 67 (51.9%) | 62 (48.1%) |
Income in Murphy
Income Overview in Murphy
Per Capita Income in Murphy is $33,191, while median incomes of families and households are $80,850 and $69,266 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 8,427 | $33,191 |
Median Family Income | 2,007 | $80,850 |
Mean Family Income | 2,007 | $91,748 |
Median Household Income | 3,505 | $69,266 |
Mean Household Income | 3,505 | $77,607 |
Income Deficit | 2,007 | $7,331 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 8,427 | 30.87% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 8,427 | 69.13¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 8,427 | 0.38 |
Earnings by Sex in Murphy
Average Earnings in Murphy are $36,878, $45,144 for men and $31,207 for women, a difference of 30.9%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 2,473 (50.2%) | $45,144 |
Female | 2,450 (49.8%) | $31,207 |
Total | 4,923 (100.0%) | $36,878 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Murphy
The most common earnings brackets in Murphy are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (386 | 15.6%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (260 | 10.6%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 48 (1.9%) | 107 (4.4%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 44 (1.8%) | 17 (0.7%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 21 (0.9%) | 77 (3.1%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 9 (0.4%) | 71 (2.9%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 102 (4.1%) | 73 (3.0%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 87 (3.5%) | 179 (7.3%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 14 (0.6%) | 158 (6.5%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 9 (0.4%) | 86 (3.5%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 54 (2.2%) | 59 (2.4%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 105 (4.3%) | 67 (2.7%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 182 (7.4%) | 260 (10.6%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 239 (9.7%) | 250 (10.2%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 138 (5.6%) | 197 (8.0%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 176 (7.1%) | 160 (6.5%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 209 (8.5%) | 124 (5.1%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 118 (4.8%) | 95 (3.9%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 386 (15.6%) | 131 (5.3%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 92 (3.7%) | 190 (7.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 213 (8.6%) | 116 (4.7%) |
$100,000+ | 227 (9.2%) | 33 (1.3%) |
Total | 2,473 (100.0%) | 2,450 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Murphy
Average earnings in Murphy are $49,508 for men and $33,859 for women, a difference of 31.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,190, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $40,139. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,865, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,022.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $46,321 | $19,022 |
High School Diploma | $40,139 | $23,346 |
College or Associate's Degree | $59,083 | $32,524 |
Bachelor's Degree | $57,045 | $60,865 |
Graduate Degree | $90,190 | $54,886 |
Total | $49,508 | $33,859 |
Family Income in Murphy
Family Income Brackets in Murphy
According to the Murphy family income data, there are 500 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.9% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 26 | 1.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 124 | 6.2% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 165 | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 213 | 10.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 387 | 19.3% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 500 | 24.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 347 | 17.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 80 | 4.0% |
$200,000+ | 165 | 8.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Murphy
6-person families (30 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in Murphy with $111,786 per family, while 2-person families (1,012 | 50.4%) have the highest median income of $35,150 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 1,012 (50.4%) | $70,300 |
3-Person Families | 400 (19.9%) | $85,625 |
4-Person Families | 472 (23.5%) | $93,692 |
5-Person Families | 93 (4.6%) | $71,830 |
6-Person Families | 30 (1.5%) | $111,786 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 2,007 (100.0%) | $80,850 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Murphy
The median family income in Murphy is $80,850, with families comprising 3+ earners (175) having the highest median family income of $137,361, while families with 1 earner (686) have the lowest median family income of $45,729, accounting for 8.7% and 34.2% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 253 (12.6%) | $58,345 |
1 Earner | 686 (34.2%) | $45,729 |
2 Earners | 893 (44.5%) | $94,815 |
3+ Earners | 175 (8.7%) | $137,361 |
Total | 2,007 (100.0%) | $80,850 |
Household Income in Murphy
Household Income Brackets in Murphy
With 764 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Murphy, accounting for 21.8% of all households. In contrast, only 56 households (1.6%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 56 | 1.6% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 77 | 2.2% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 361 | 10.3% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 389 | 11.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 491 | 14.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 484 | 13.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 764 | 21.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 624 | 17.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 95 | 2.7% |
$200,000+ | 165 | 4.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Murphy
The median household income in Murphy is $69,266, with the highest median household income of $90,181 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,005 households (28.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,215, with 328 households (9.4%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 328 (9.4%) | $41,215 |
25 to 44 Years | 1,005 (28.7%) | $90,181 |
45 to 64 Years | 1,297 (37.0%) | $82,431 |
65+ Years | 875 (25.0%) | $46,458 |
Total | 3,505 (100.0%) | $69,266 |
Poverty in Murphy
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Murphy
With 11.6% poverty level for males and 11.7% for females among the residents of Murphy, 16 and 17 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 42 males (56.0%) and 77 females (42.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 56 (19.9%) | 77 (42.8%) |
5 Years | 10 (16.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 83 (29.6%) | 37 (10.1%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (23.6%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 42 (56.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 37 (8.0%) | 142 (30.4%) |
25 to 34 Years | 20 (3.3%) | 86 (11.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 98 (16.5%) | 9 (3.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 64 (12.4%) | 11 (2.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 67 (12.9%) | 31 (5.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 6 (1.5%) | 25 (5.8%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (8.0%) |
Total | 483 (11.6%) | 491 (11.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Murphy
According to the poverty statistics in Murphy, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 225 (80.1%) | 103 (57.2%) |
5 Years | 51 (83.6%) | 55 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 197 (70.4%) | 328 (89.9%) |
12 to 14 Years | 67 (100.0%) | 152 (76.4%) |
15 Years | 79 (100.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 33 (44.0%) | 76 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 428 (92.0%) | 325 (69.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 583 (96.7%) | 652 (88.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 496 (83.5%) | 292 (97.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 453 (87.6%) | 457 (97.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 452 (87.1%) | 536 (94.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 403 (98.5%) | 407 (94.2%) |
75 Years and over | 217 (100.0%) | 299 (92.0%) |
Total | 3,684 (88.4%) | 3,713 (88.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Murphy
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Murphy show that 1.6% or 22 of the total 1,358 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 13.4%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 868 (98.5%) | 13 (1.5%) |
1 or 2 Children | 410 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 58 (86.6%) | 9 (13.4%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,336 (98.4%) | 22 (1.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Murphy
According to the poverty data in Murphy, 10.5% or 25 single-father households and 21.4% or 88 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (18.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 73 households (35.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (3.5%) |
1 or 2 Children | 25 (18.9%) | 73 (35.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (25.7%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 25 (10.5%) | 88 (21.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Murphy
The poverty data for Murphy shows that 22 of the married-couple family households (1.6%) and 113 of the single-parent households (17.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (13.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 98 household (29.2%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 13 (1.5%) | 6 (2.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 98 (29.2%) |
3 or 4 Children | 9 (13.4%) | 9 (15.5%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 22 (1.6%) | 113 (17.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Murphy
Employment by Class of Employer in Murphy
Among the 4,408 employed individuals in Murphy, private company employees (3,636 | 82.5%), not-for-profit organizations (341 | 7.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (114 | 2.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 3,636 | 82.5% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 103 | 2.3% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 114 | 2.6% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 341 | 7.7% |
Local Government Employees | 76 | 1.7% |
State Government Employees | 35 | 0.8% |
Federal Government Employees | 94 | 2.1% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 9 | 0.2% |
Total | 4,408 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Murphy
According to the labor force statistics for Murphy, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,773), 70.6% or 4,782 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 249 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 98.3% or 700 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.9% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 59 (20.3%) | 10 (16.9%) |
20 to 24 Years | 719 (90.8%) | 91 (12.7%) |
25 to 29 Years | 609 (96.8%) | 13 (2.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 700 (98.3%) | 53 (7.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 805 (89.9%) | 24 (3.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 891 (90.5%) | 11 (1.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 423 (79.5%) | 22 (5.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 282 (50.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 201 (23.9%) | 11 (5.5%) |
75 Years and over | 92 (17.0%) | 11 (12.0%) |
Total | 4,782 (70.6%) | 249 (5.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Murphy
According to labor force statistics for Murphy, 86.1% of individuals (3,708) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,307) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 122 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.1% or 849 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.7% or 101 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 291 (77.8%) | 17 (4.5%) |
High School Diploma | 942 (73.1%) | 138 (10.7%) |
College / Associate Degree | 1,628 (93.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 849 (95.1%) | 10 (1.1%) |
Total | 3,708 (86.1%) | 142 (3.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Murphy
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Murphy are Management (407 | 9.0%), Community & Social Service (347 | 7.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (289 | 6.4%), Education Instruction & Library (184 | 4.1%), and Business & Financial (139 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Murphy, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (93.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (85.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (96.2%), and Health Technologists (91.4%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 301 (74.0%) | 106 (26.0%) |
Business & Financial | 29 (20.9%) | 110 (79.1%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 119 (93.0%) | 9 (7.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 52 (85.3%) | 9 (14.7%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 67 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 67 (19.3%) | 280 (80.7%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 27 (55.1%) | 22 (44.9%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 184 (100.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 40 (35.1%) | 74 (64.9%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 11 (3.8%) | 278 (96.2%) |
Health Technologists | 11 (8.6%) | 117 (91.4%) |
Total (Category) | 527 (40.2%) | 783 (59.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,284 (50.5%) | 2,241 (49.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Murphy are Food Preparation & Serving (449 | 9.9%), Healthcare Support (211 | 4.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (169 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (66 | 1.5%), and Security & Protection (52 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Murphy, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (85.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (32.7%), and Security & Protection (19.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Security & Protection (80.8%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 211 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 10 (19.2%) | 42 (80.8%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 10 (19.2%) | 42 (80.8%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 147 (32.7%) | 302 (67.3%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 145 (85.8%) | 24 (14.2%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 302 (31.9%) | 645 (68.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,284 (50.5%) | 2,241 (49.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Murphy are Sales & Related (636 | 14.1%), and Office & Administration (467 | 10.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 325 (51.1%) | 311 (48.9%) |
Office & Administration | 109 (23.3%) | 358 (76.7%) |
Total (Category) | 434 (39.4%) | 669 (60.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,284 (50.5%) | 2,241 (49.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Murphy are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (280 | 6.2%), Construction & Extraction (230 | 5.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (19 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 5 (26.3%) | 14 (73.7%) |
Construction & Extraction | 226 (98.3%) | 4 (1.7%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 280 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 511 (96.6%) | 18 (3.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,284 (50.5%) | 2,241 (49.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Murphy are Production (278 | 6.1%), Material Moving (238 | 5.3%), and Transportation (120 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 241 (86.7%) | 37 (13.3%) |
Transportation | 120 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 149 (62.6%) | 89 (37.4%) |
Total (Category) | 510 (80.2%) | 126 (19.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,284 (50.5%) | 2,241 (49.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Murphy
Employment Industries in Murphy
The major employment industries in Murphy include Retail Trade (931 | 20.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (813 | 18.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (420 | 9.3%), Administrative & Support (316 | 7.0%), and Manufacturing (313 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Murphy
The Murphy industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (86.7%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 31 (55.4%) | 25 (44.6%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 247 (84.6%) | 45 (15.4%) |
Manufacturing | 243 (77.6%) | 70 (22.4%) |
Wholesale Trade | 134 (69.4%) | 59 (30.6%) |
Retail Trade | 543 (58.3%) | 388 (41.7%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 132 (72.1%) | 51 (27.9%) |
Utilities | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 89 (34.2%) | 171 (65.8%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 57 (73.1%) | 21 (26.9%) |
Professional & Scientific | 54 (25.7%) | 156 (74.3%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 237 (75.0%) | 79 (25.0%) |
Educational Services | 37 (31.6%) | 80 (68.4%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 108 (13.3%) | 705 (86.7%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 43 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 167 (39.8%) | 253 (60.2%) |
Public Administration | 33 (47.8%) | 36 (52.2%) |
Total | 2,284 (50.5%) | 2,241 (49.5%) |
Education in Murphy
School Enrollment in Murphy
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,735 students in Murphy are middle school (442 | 25.5%), elementary school (423 | 24.4%), and high school (360 | 20.7%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 148 | 8.5% |
Kindergarten | 49 | 2.8% |
Elementary School | 423 | 24.4% |
Middle School | 442 | 25.5% |
High School | 360 | 20.7% |
College / Undergraduate | 286 | 16.5% |
Graduate / Professional | 27 | 1.6% |
Total | 1,735 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Murphy
Out of a total of 1,735 students who are enrolled in schools in Murphy, 227 (13.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,508 (86.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 44 (51.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 51 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 41 (48.2%) | 44 (51.8%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 415 (88.1%) | 56 (11.9%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 459 (88.9%) | 57 (11.1%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 254 (97.3%) | 7 (2.7%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 90 (91.8%) | 8 (8.2%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 85 (77.3%) | 25 (22.7%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 112 (78.3%) | 31 (21.7%) |
35 Years and over | 51 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,508 (86.9%) | 227 (13.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Murphy
Business (249 | 21.0%), science & technology (188 | 15.9%), education (166 | 14.0%), arts & humanities (162 | 13.7%), and psychology (76 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 1,184 individuals in Murphy who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 34 | 2.9% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 62 | 5.2% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 19 | 1.6% |
Psychology | 76 | 6.4% |
Social Sciences | 58 | 4.9% |
Engineering | 47 | 4.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 188 | 15.9% |
Business | 249 | 21.0% |
Education | 166 | 14.0% |
Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 8 | 0.7% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 64 | 5.4% |
Communications | 51 | 4.3% |
Arts & Humanities | 162 | 13.7% |
Total | 1,184 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Murphy
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Murphy
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Murphy are males with 2 vehicles (958, accounting for 42.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (692, making up 44.8%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 410 (18.1%) | 654 (30.6%) |
2 Vehicles | 958 (42.2%) | 692 (32.4%) |
3 Vehicles | 432 (19.0%) | 473 (22.1%) |
4 Vehicles | 363 (16.0%) | 193 (9.0%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 107 (4.7%) | 119 (5.6%) |
Total | 2,270 (100.0%) | 2,138 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Murphy
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Murphy are 30 to 34 minutes (803 commuters, 20.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (719 commuters, 18.1%), and 25 to 29 minutes (481 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 128 | 3.2% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 231 | 5.8% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 339 | 8.5% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 719 | 18.1% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 382 | 9.6% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 481 | 12.1% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 803 | 20.2% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 225 | 5.7% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 161 | 4.1% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 379 | 9.5% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 81 | 2.0% |
90 or more Minutes | 49 | 1.2% |
Commute Time by Sex in Murphy
The most common commute times in Murphy are 30 to 34 minutes (416 commuters, 20.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (387 commuters, 20.4%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 97 (4.7%) | 31 (1.6%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 110 (5.3%) | 121 (6.4%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 132 (6.3%) | 207 (10.9%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 338 (16.2%) | 381 (20.1%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 179 (8.6%) | 203 (10.7%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 308 (14.8%) | 173 (9.1%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 416 (20.0%) | 387 (20.4%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 108 (5.2%) | 117 (6.2%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 109 (5.2%) | 52 (2.7%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 245 (11.8%) | 134 (7.1%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 27 (1.3%) | 54 (2.9%) |
90 or more Minutes | 14 (0.7%) | 35 (1.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Murphy
The most frequent times of departure to work in Murphy are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (575, 27.6%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (310, 16.4%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 129 (6.2%) | 86 (4.5%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 172 (8.3%) | 61 (3.2%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 85 (4.1%) | 28 (1.5%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 239 (11.5%) | 112 (5.9%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 575 (27.6%) | 310 (16.4%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 134 (6.4%) | 202 (10.7%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 163 (7.8%) | 214 (11.3%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 188 (9.0%) | 163 (8.6%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 28 (1.3%) | 135 (7.1%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 88 (4.2%) | 117 (6.2%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 61 (2.9%) | 70 (3.7%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 111 (5.3%) | 306 (16.2%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 110 (5.3%) | 91 (4.8%) |
Total | 2,083 (100.0%) | 1,895 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Murphy
Occupancy by Ownership in Murphy
Of the total 3,505 dwellings in Murphy, owner-occupied units account for 2,748 (78.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 757 (21.6%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 2,748 | 78.4% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 757 | 21.6% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,505 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Murphy
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 946 | 27.0% |
2-Person Household | 1,345 | 38.4% |
3-Person Household | 583 | 16.6% |
4+ Person Household | 631 | 18.0% |
Total Housing Units | 3,505 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Murphy
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 797 (84.3%) | 149 (15.8%) |
2-Person Household | 994 (73.9%) | 351 (26.1%) |
3-Person Household | 517 (88.7%) | 66 (11.3%) |
4+ Person Household | 440 (69.7%) | 191 (30.3%) |
Total Housing Units | 2,748 (78.4%) | 757 (21.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Murphy
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 187 (56.8%) | 142 (43.2%) |
High School Diploma | 821 (70.2%) | 348 (29.8%) |
College/Associate Degree | 1,185 (87.1%) | 176 (12.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 555 (85.9%) | 91 (14.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Murphy
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 908 | 25.9% |
35 to 44 Years | 425 | 12.1% |
45 to 54 Years | 535 | 15.3% |
55 to 64 Years | 762 | 21.7% |
65 to 74 Years | 512 | 14.6% |
75 to 84 Years | 263 | 7.5% |
85 Years and Over | 100 | 2.9% |
Total | 3,505 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Murphy
Median Income by Occupancy in Murphy
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 2,748 (78.4%) | $79,074 |
Renter-Occupied | 757 (21.6%) | $40,830 |
Average | 3,505 (100.0%) | $69,266 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Murphy
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 14 (0.5%) | 8 (1.1%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 21 (0.8%) | 13 (1.7%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 48 (1.8%) | 29 (3.8%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 110 (4.0%) | 79 (10.4%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 122 (4.4%) | 51 (6.7%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 311 (11.3%) | 79 (10.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 270 (9.8%) | 220 (29.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 347 (12.6%) | 136 (18.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 699 (25.4%) | 66 (8.7%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 560 (20.4%) | 63 (8.3%) |
$150,000 or more | 246 (8.9%) | 13 (1.7%) |
Total | 2,748 (100.0%) | 757 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Murphy
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 120 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 492 (17.9%) | 10 (1.3%) |
$500 to $799 | 504 (18.3%) | 167 (22.1%) |
$800 to $999 | 473 (17.2%) | 207 (27.3%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 894 (32.5%) | 293 (38.7%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 195 (7.1%) | 28 (3.7%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 70 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,748 (100.0%) | 757 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Murphy
Housing Structures in Murphy
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 2,424 | 69.2% |
Single Unit, Attached | 23 | 0.7% |
2 Unit Apartments | 59 | 1.7% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 44 | 1.3% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 74 | 2.1% |
10 or more Apartments | 168 | 4.8% |
Mobile Home / Other | 713 | 20.3% |
Total | 3,505 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Murphy
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 2,221 (91.6%) | 203 (8.4%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 59 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 74 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 168 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 504 (70.7%) | 209 (29.3%) |
Total | 2,748 (78.4%) | 757 (21.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Murphy
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (1.5%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 16 (0.6%) | 181 (23.9%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 1,055 (38.4%) | 381 (50.3%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 1,081 (39.3%) | 164 (21.7%) |
8 or more Rooms | 596 (21.7%) | 20 (2.6%) |
Total | 2,748 (100.0%) | 757 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Murphy
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 1,651 (60.1%) | 139 (18.4%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 26 (0.9%) | 16 (2.1%) |
Electricity | 1,053 (38.3%) | 602 (79.5%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 18 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,748 (100.0%) | 757 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Murphy
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 52 (1.9%) | 29 (3.8%) |
1 Vehicle | 782 (28.5%) | 447 (59.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,042 (37.9%) | 194 (25.6%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 872 (31.7%) | 87 (11.5%) |
Total | 2,748 (100.0%) | 757 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Murphy
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Murphy
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 1,148 | 1,600 |
Median Property Value | $155,100 | $175,600 |
Median Household Income | $44,250 | $154 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $491 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,419 | $96 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Murphy
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 329 (28.7%) | 241 (15.1%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 20 (1.7%) | 38 (2.4%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 697 (60.7%) | 1,239 (77.4%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 94 (8.2%) | 82 (5.1%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 8 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,148 (100.0%) | 1,600 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Murphy
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 28 (2.4%) | 16 (1.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 238 (20.7%) | 7 (0.4%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 225 (19.6%) | 42 (2.6%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 142 (12.4%) | 86 (5.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 155 (13.5%) | 128 (8.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 162 (14.1%) | 192 (12.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 106 (9.2%) | 537 (33.6%) |
$150,000 or more | 92 (8.0%) | 454 (28.4%) |
Total | 1,148 (100.0%) | 1,600 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Murphy
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 523 (45.6%) | 92,079 (5,754.9%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 204 (17.8%) | 961 (60.1%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 103 (9.0%) | 309 (19.3%) |
4.0x or more | 311 (27.1%) | 184 (11.5%) |
Total | 1,148 (100.0%) | 1,600 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Murphy
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 131 (11.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 416 (36.2%) | 157 (9.8%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 424 (36.9%) | 881 (55.1%) |
Total | 1,148 (100.0%) | 1,600 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Murphy
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Murphy
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 597 (97.1%) | 18 (2.9%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,215 (94.3%) | 74 (5.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 704 (76.7%) | 214 (23.3%) |
26 to 34 Years | 970 (77.2%) | 286 (22.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 745 (84.2%) | 140 (15.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 896 (91.0%) | 89 (9.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 875 (80.6%) | 211 (19.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 841 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 542 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7,385 (87.7%) | 1,032 (12.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Murphy
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 597 (97.1%) | 18 (2.9%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,215 (94.3%) | 74 (5.7%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 704 (76.7%) | 214 (23.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Murphy
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 713 (77.1%) | 212 (22.9%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 1,252 (77.2%) | 369 (22.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 987 (84.8%) | 177 (15.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,942 (95.1%) | 100 (4.9%) |
$100,000 and over | 2,491 (93.5%) | 174 (6.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Murphy
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 197 (32.0%) | 452 (73.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 524 (40.6%) | 743 (57.6%) |
19 to 25 Years | 64 (7.0%) | 640 (69.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 144 (11.5%) | 914 (72.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 41 (4.6%) | 708 (80.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 84 (8.5%) | 821 (83.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 204 (18.8%) | 736 (67.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 804 (95.6%) | 336 (40.0%) |
75 Years and over | 542 (100.0%) | 257 (47.4%) |
Total | 2,604 (30.9%) | 5,607 (66.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Murphy
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 56 (9.7%) | 28 (3.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 71 (6.7%) | 121 (10.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 219 (13.5%) | 205 (15.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 136 (33.3%) | 96 (22.2%) |
75 Years and over | 120 (55.3%) | 118 (36.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Murphy
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 57 (5.3%) | 49 (4.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 70 (4.3%) | 21 (1.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 89 (21.8%) | 38 (8.8%) |
75 Years and over | 64 (29.5%) | 48 (14.8%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 6 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (1.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 12 (0.7%) | 25 (1.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 34 (8.3%) | 9 (2.1%) |
75 Years and over | 12 (5.5%) | 18 (5.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 56 (9.7%) | 28 (3.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 14 (1.3%) | 22 (1.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 117 (7.2%) | 88 (6.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 41 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 72 (33.2%) | 67 (20.6%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (1.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 67 (4.1%) | 139 (10.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 15 (3.7%) | 72 (16.7%) |
75 Years and over | 111 (51.1%) | 92 (28.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 58 (3.6%) | 78 (5.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 47 (21.7%) | 58 (17.8%) |
Technology Access in Murphy
Computing Device Access in Murphy
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 2,833 | 80.8% |
Smartphone | 3,100 | 88.4% |
Tablet | 2,014 | 57.5% |
No Computing Device | 86 | 2.5% |
Total | 3,505 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Murphy
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 5 | 0.1% |
Broadband Home | 2,848 | 81.3% |
Cellular Data Only | 293 | 8.4% |
Satellite Internet | 212 | 6.0% |
No Internet | 200 | 5.7% |
Total | 3,505 | 100.0% |
Murphy Summary
Murphy, Missouri is a small town located in the southeastern corner of the state, in Stoddard County. It is situated on the banks of the St. Francis River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town was founded in 1883, and has a population of just over 500 people.
Geography
Murphy is located in the southeastern corner of Missouri, in Stoddard County. It is situated on the banks of the St. Francis River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town is located approximately 25 miles from the Arkansas border, and is about an hour and a half drive from the state capital of Jefferson City. The town is located in the Bootheel region of Missouri, which is known for its rich agricultural land.
Economy
The economy of Murphy is largely based on agriculture. The town is located in the Bootheel region of Missouri, which is known for its rich agricultural land. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, cotton, and wheat. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Murphy was 514 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. The median household income in Murphy was $31,250, and the median family income was $37,500.
History
Murphy was founded in 1883 by a group of settlers from Tennessee. The town was named after a local settler, William Murphy, who was a prominent figure in the area. The town was originally a farming community, and the main crops grown were cotton, corn, and wheat. In the early 1900s, the town began to grow and develop, and by the mid-1900s, it had become a thriving community. The town was home to several businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.
In the late 20th century, the town began to decline, as many of the businesses closed and the population began to dwindle. However, in recent years, the town has seen a resurgence, as new businesses have opened and the population has begun to grow again. Today, Murphy is a small but vibrant community, with a strong sense of community and pride.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Murphy?
Total Population of Murphy is 8,427.
What is the Total Male Population of Murphy?
Total Male Population of Murphy is 4,185.
What is the Total Female Population of Murphy?
Total Female Population of Murphy is 4,242.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Murphy?
There are 98.66 Males per 100 Females in Murphy.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Murphy?
There are 101.36 Females per 100 Males in Murphy.
What is the Median Population Age in Murphy?
Median Population Age in Murphy is 36.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Murphy
Average Family Size in Murphy is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Murphy
Average Household Size in Murphy is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Murphy?
Per Capita income in Murphy is $33,191.
What is the Median Family Income in Murphy?
Median Family Income in Murphy is $80,850.
What is the Median Household income in Murphy?
Median Household Income in Murphy is $69,266.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Murphy?
Income or Wage Gap in Murphy is 30.9%.
Women in Murphy earn 69.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Murphy?
Family Income Deficit in Murphy is $7,331.
Families that are below poverty line in Murphy earn $7,331 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Murphy?
Inequality or Gini Index in Murphy is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Murphy?
There are 4,782 People in the Labor Forcein in Murphy.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Murphy?
70.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Murphy.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Murphy?
Unemployment Rate in Murphy is 5.2%.