Murphy, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
8,566
Population
2,219/sq mi density
$73,373
Median Income
$35,159 per capita
$177,500
Home Value
$343,704 Zillow
$961
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,373 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,500 home value, $961/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,566
Census 2023
Population Density
2,219
per square mile
Land Area
3.9
square miles (10.0 km²)
Median Age
36.7 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.4%
Black
0.1%
Hispanic
4.2%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97%
Spanish
3.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.7%
Veterans
7.3%
22% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.5%
4% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.5%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.5%
34% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,566 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,219 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.3% |
| Female | 48.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.7% |
| Veterans | 7.3% |
| Disability | 13.5% |
| Health Insurance | 88.5% |
| Uninsured | 11.5% |
| Broadband Access | 95.3% |