Murphy is a city located in Collin County Texas. Murphy has a 2024 population of 20,866. Murphy is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -1.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,082 in 2020.
The average household income in Murphy is $169,040 with a poverty rate of 3.4%. The median age in Murphy is 39.3 years: 38.8 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murphy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,544 | 50.5% |
| Asian | 7,088 | 33.95% |
| Black or African American | 2,113 | 10.12% |
| Two or more races | 882 | 4.22% |
| Other race | 139 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 114 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,723 | 3.65 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Married | 4,572 | 3.8 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 466 | 1.58 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Female | 426 | 4.58 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Male | 259 | 3.26 | 100 | 0 |
3.82
Average Family Size
3.65
Average Household Size
91.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 192 | 1.56% |
| Associates Degree | 1,196 | 9.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,597 | 29.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,175 | 25.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,710 | 13.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 261 | 2.12% |
| Some College | 2,159 | 17.57% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,324 | 6,195 | 3,530 |
| Asian | 4,160 | 3,868 | 2,420 |
| Black | 1,236 | 1,218 | 474 |
| 2+ Races | 345 | 336 | 193 |
| Hispanic | 280 | 271 | 117 |
| Native American | 67 | 62 | 54 |
| Other Race | 67 | 67 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 80.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $101,349 | $131,818 | $54,205 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,957 | $137,137 | $50,459 |
| High School Graduate | $32,598 | $34,510 | $23,699 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,727 | $38,555 | $0 |
| Overall | $72,467 | $106,432 | $48,018 |
| Some College | $69,654 | $86,346 | $48,917 |
$72,467
Average Earnings
$106,432
Average Male
$48,018
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.34% of Murphy residents speak only English, while 34.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,315 | 505 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 7,088 | 177 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic | 561 | 25 | 4.46% |
3.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.31%
Male Poverty Rate
4.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murphy is White, with 4.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murphy is Asian, with 2.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.06% |
| High School | 5.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.13% |
| Female Employed | 1.88% |
| Male Employed | 1.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $158,791 | $174,291 |
| Households | $152,847 | $169,040 |
| Married Families | $164,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $99,870 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.5%
Male Marriage Rate
59.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
953
Number of Veterans
766
Male Veterans
187
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 439 |
| Second Gulf War | 304 |
| Vietnam | 214 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 471 |
| 65 to 74 | 184 |
| 18 to 34 | 120 |
| 75+ | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 629 | 8.77% |
| Black | 134 | 10.17% |
| Asian | 126 | 2.62% |
| Native American | 37 | 45.12% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 7.16% |
| Other Race | 14 | 14% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 3.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
46.84%
Born in Murphy
75.22%
Native Born
24.78%
Foreign Born
5.83%
Non Citizen
18.96%
Naturalized
75.22% of Murphy residents were born in the United States, with 46.84% having been born in Texas. 5.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,596 | -54 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 20,650 | -54 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 20,704 | -54 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 20,758 | -54 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 20,812 | -54 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 20,866 | -54 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 20,920 | -259 | -1.22% |
| 2022 | 21,179 | -32 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 21,211 | 129 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 21,082 | 512 | 2.49% |
| 2019 | 20,570 | -173 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 20,743 | -40 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 20,783 | 145 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 20,638 | -60 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 20,698 | 372 | 1.83% |
| 2014 | 20,326 | 690 | 3.51% |
| 2013 | 19,636 | 414 | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 19,222 | 460 | 2.45% |
| 2011 | 18,762 | 695 | 3.85% |
| 2010 | 18,067 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,099 | -17,497 | -84.95% |