Demographics & People — Murphy, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,566 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,700 |
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| Median Age | 39.2 |
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| Total Households | 3,511 |
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| Family Households | 2,153 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0991 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,487 |
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| Black or African American | 11 |
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| Asian | 41 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 358 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,497 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,107 |
| Other groups | 1,137 |
| English | 1,108 |
| Irish | 1,000 |
| Italian | 433 |
| French (except Basque) | 430 |
| American | 337 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 323 |
| Polish | 205 |
Language
| English Only | 7,831 |
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| Spanish | 101 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,077 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 447 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,612 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Murphy, Missouri.
