Census Bureau data for Murphys CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Murphys CDP
- What is the median household income in Murphys CDP?
- The median household income in Murphys CDP is $54,875 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Murphys CDP?
- The poverty rate in Murphys CDP is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Murphys CDP?
- $506,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Murphys CDP?
- The median gross rent in Murphys CDP is $1,581 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Murphys CDP residents have a college degree?
- 31.9% of adults in Murphys CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,821
Median Income
$54,875
Median Home Value
$506,300
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
62.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,629 (+13.7%)
Home Value:
+$204,000 (+67.5%)
Poverty Rate:
+3.2 pp (+72.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+7.3 pp (+29.7%)
Unemployment:
+3.2 pp (+114.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,821
Median Age
62.0
Female
55.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Other 5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$54,875
±$33,431
-$41,459 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$92,322
Median Family Income
$82,375
Poverty Rate
7.6%
-0.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
18.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.4%
$10–15k
8.2%
$15–25k
6.5%
$25–35k
15.1%
$35–50k
9.4%
$50–75k
10.1%
$75–100k
18.4%
$100–150k
9.3%
$150–200k
13.6%
$200k+
4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,303
Owner-Occupied
67.3%
Renter-Occupied
32.7%
Vacancy Rate
28.8%
Median Home Value
$506,300
-$189,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,581
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
33.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.0%
$100–200k
14.2%
$200–300k
12.2%
$300–500k
13.8%
$500k–$1M
40.5%
$1M+
10.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.9%
$500–1k
16.5%
$1–1.5k
15.2%
$1.5–2k
21.5%
$2–2.5k
29.7%
$3.5k+
2.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.0%
1 vehicle
32.2%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3+
27.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.1%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
Mobile home
19.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.6%
1940–1969
4.1%
1970–1999
24.0%
2000–2009
10.4%
2010+
4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
31.9%
-4.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
11.0%
Some College / Associate
24.7%
Less Than High School
1.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
40.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
-0.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
10.1%
Self-Employed
3.1%
Government Workers
20.7%
Private For-Profit
76.2%
Industry
Prof. Services
13.6%
Finance
11.8%
Arts/Entmt.
10.7%
Construction
9.8%
Retail
9.6%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Transportation
9.0%
Public Admin
8.7%
Edu/Health
8.5%
Agriculture
7.0%
Wholesale
1.2%
Occupation
Management
45.2%
Sales
22.1%
Food Prep
15.6%
Production
11.0%
Construction
6.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.9 min
Drove Alone
68.4%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.1%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
928
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
4.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
1.6%
5–9
2.6%
10–14
1.1%
15–19
0.5%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
10.3%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
8.8%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
8.3%
75–84
25.1%
85+
14.6%
Under 18: 5.8%
Working age (18–64): 94.2%
65 and over: 46.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.1%
Naturalized Citizen
45.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
54.3%
Latin America
21.7%
Asia
5.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.4%
With a Disability
27.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.9%
Uninsured
4.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
79.7%
Has a Computer
90.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.3%
Moved from Abroad
2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023