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Murphy, NC vs Young Harris, GA

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- Young Harris is 0% more densely populated than Murphy.
- People are 55.5% less likely to be married in Young Harris.
- The Median Age is 20.3 years younger in Young Harris.
 Murphy, NCYoung Harris, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,146329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock20.638.4
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 Population - 20101,610  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock604285,036,114
 Population - 19901,575  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock176.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now5.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,203.893.4
 Land Area2.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Murphy, NCYoung Harris, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock1.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock0.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock14.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock4.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock4.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Murphy, NCYoung Harris, GAUnited States
 White79.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock9.9%12.2%
 Asian2.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Murphy, NCYoung Harris, GAUnited States
 Married Population44.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock80.0%50.2%
 Never Married32.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock4.3%10.8%
 Widowed7.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.202.60
 Households783  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock13080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households444  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Murphy    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Any & all information on living in your area will be very much appreciated. Middle schools, community collage, shopping, transportation, housing & community  More

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Over 16 years ago

I moved to Murphy to get away from the hustle in Florida. I found the mountains so beautiful. But there is no work there. It's basically a place for retire's. The people  More

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Over 17 years ago

I moved here over 12 yrs ago and have loved being here ever since.Two children to raise as a single mom and found it less exspensive then our previous home in Florida,  More

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Reviews for Young Harris    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Ideal small town on Lake Chatuge in North Georgia Resort Adventure Area. Spectacular views of Brasstown Bald, numerous balds and ridgelines. Home to hiking, fishing,  More

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