Murphy, North Carolina is a small city located in Cherokee County with a population of 1,659 people as of 2019. With a population density of 653 people per square mile, Murphy is home to many unique businesses and organizations. Local businesses include the Huddle House restaurant, Thrive Physical Therapy, and the Valley River Inn amongst others. Year-round outdoor activity opportunities are plentiful and include camping at Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park, hiking at Appalachian Trail and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River or snow skiing at Cataloochee Ski Area. Other local organizations that serve the community include the Murphy Public Library, established in 1948 as well as local sporting events such as Swain High School football games held at Eagle's Nest Stadium.
The population in Murphy is 1,659. There are 651 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Murphy is 40.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Murphy is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Murphy
- 44.9% are married
- 20.0% are divorced
- 18.0% are married with children
- 27.3% have children, but are single
Race in Murphy
- 79.7% are White
- 9.6% are Black
- 2.2% are Asian
- 1.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander