Murphy, MO Demographics
A map of Murphy's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 7,155 | 84.9% |
Multiracial | 540 | 6.4% |
Hispanic | 439 | 5.2% |
Black | 150 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 74 | 0.9% |
Asian | 67 | 0.8% |
Murphy, Missouri had a population of 8,425 in 2020. It was 84.9% White, 1.8% Black, 0.8% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Murphy, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Murphy is the 102nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Murphy's White Population
7,155 residents of Murphy identify as White, or 84.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Murphy slightly larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Murphy is ranked #796 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Murphy is more White than neighboring Parkdale (81.8% White), and Valley Park (79.5% White). Murphy is less White than neighboring Fenton (90.9% White), High Ridge (90% White), and Peaceful Village (89.5% White).
Murphy's Black Population
150 residents of Murphy identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Murphy slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Murphy is ranked #311 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Murphy is more Black than neighboring Parkdale (0% Black), Fenton (0.6% Black), and High Ridge (0.4% Black). Murphy is less Black than neighboring Valley Park (4.3% Black), and Peaceful Village (3.2% Black).
Murphy's Asian Population
67 residents of Murphy identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Murphy roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Murphy is ranked #228 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Murphy is more Asian than neighboring Parkdale (0.6% Asian), and Peaceful Village (0% Asian). Murphy is less Asian than neighboring Fenton (2.4% Asian), High Ridge (1.1% Asian), and Valley Park (5.2% Asian).
Murphy's Hispanic Population
439 residents of Murphy identify as Hispanic, or 5.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Murphy roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Murphy is ranked #156 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Murphy is more Hispanic than neighboring Fenton (2.6% Hispanic), and High Ridge (2.9% Hispanic). Murphy is less Hispanic than neighboring Parkdale (5.7% Hispanic), and Peaceful Village (5.3% Hispanic).
Murphy's Native American/Other Population
74 residents of Murphy identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Murphy roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Murphy is ranked #339 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Murphy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fenton (0.1% Native American/Other), High Ridge (0.4% Native American/Other), and Valley Park (0.4% Native American/Other). Murphy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parkdale (1.3% Native American/Other), and Peaceful Village (1.1% Native American/Other).
Murphy's Multiracial Population
540 residents of Murphy identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Murphy roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Murphy is ranked #251 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Murphy is more Multiracial than neighboring Fenton (3.5% Multiracial), High Ridge (5.1% Multiracial), Valley Park (5.5% Multiracial), and Peaceful Village (1.1% Multiracial). Murphy is less Multiracial than neighboring Parkdale (10.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.