MURPHY, NC  28906

Total Population: 19,712

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Median Home Value

$219,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,669

Across all households

Median Age

56.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Two or More Races2.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

14.1%

65 Years and Over

34.8%

Male

49.7%

Female

50.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

14.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,669

Mean Household Income

$69,577

Per Capita Income

$32,264

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$219,800

Median Rent

$872/mo

Total Housing Units

12,992

Owner-Occupied

84.0%

Renter-Occupied

16.0%

Vacancy Rate

31.2%

Married Couple Households

54.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

2.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.0%

Average Household Size

2.17

Broadband Internet Access

83.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28906.