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The Town of Murphy had a population of 1,604 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Murphy is located at latitude 35.0876 and longitude -84.0346 in Cherokee County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Murphy encompass a land area of 2.4 sq. miles and a water area of 0.24 sq. miles. Cherokee County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Murphy has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Murphy is located within Township of Murphy, a minor civil division (MCD) of Cherokee County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,604 (100%) |
| Population Density | 624 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 37 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $37,263 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,278 |
| Median Home Value | $250,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 955 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 364 (38.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 428 (44.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 163 (17.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 792 |
| Average Household Size | 1.89 |
| Family Households | 298 (37.6%) |
The table below compares Murphy to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 381 | 51st |
| Population Density | # 404 | 48th |
| Median Household Income | # 695 | 11th |
| Per Capita Income | # 377 | 52nd |
| Diversity Index | # 461 | 41st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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