Murphy is a CDP located in Cherokee County Oklahoma. Murphy has a 2024 population of 124. Murphy is currently declining at a rate of -5.34% annually but its population has increased by 5.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 117 in 2020.
The average household income in Murphy is $58,674 with a poverty rate of 12.32%. The median age in Murphy is 28.2 years: 12.1 years for males, and 54.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murphy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 65 | 47.1% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 31.16% |
| White | 30 | 21.74% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 46 | 3 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 25 | 4.68 | 48 | 52 |
| Non Family | 21 | 0 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.68
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
50.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 14.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 32.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 20 | 28.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 2.82% |
| Some College | 16 | 22.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 12 |
| White | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 84.62%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.95% of Murphy residents speak only English, while 22.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25 | 14 | 56% |
| Multiple | 43 | 14 | 32.56% |
| Native | 65 | 3 | 4.62% |
12.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.61%
Male Poverty Rate
25.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murphy is Hispanic, with 56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murphy is Native, with 4.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 100%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| Some College | 11.54% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $92,652 |
| Households | - | $58,674 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
100.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.16%
Born in Murphy
98.55%
Native Born
1.45%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
98.55% of Murphy residents were born in the United States, with 81.16% having been born in Oklahoma. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 124 | -7 | -5.34% |
| 2023 | 131 | -7 | -5.07% |
| 2022 | 138 | 9 | 6.98% |
| 2021 | 129 | 12 | 10.26% |
| 2020 | 117 | 38 | 48.1% |
| 2019 | 79 | -55 | -41.04% |
| 2018 | 134 | -41 | -23.43% |
| 2017 | 175 | 14 | 8.7% |
| 2016 | 161 | -9 | -5.29% |
| 2015 | 170 | 2 | 1.19% |
| 2014 | 168 | -173 | -50.73% |
| 2013 | 341 | 84 | 32.68% |
| 2012 | 257 | 14 | 5.76% |
| 2011 | 243 | 24 | 10.96% |
| 2010 | 219 | 0 | 0% |