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Murphy, North Carolina

Murphy, North Carolina, in Cherokee county, is 60 miles S of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 94 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The town has a population of 1,568.

The People and Families of Murphy

In Murphy, about 48% of adults are married. Lots of people in Murphy live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Murphy.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Murphy had a median family income of $35,234.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Murphy residents, with $430. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Murphy Housing

In Murphy, 55% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Murphy without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Murphy, 91% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Murphy is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

Murphy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMurphy Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyMurphy Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Murphy, NC

Comparing Murphy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity94
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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