Murphy, TX Demographics

A map of Murphy's Population by Race

Murphy, Texas had a population of 21,013 in 2020. It was 46.9% White, 10.0% Black, 30.2% Asian, 8.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.1% 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 1,860 places in Texas, Murphy is the 146th 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

9,849 residents of Murphy identify as White, or 46.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Murphy slightly larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Murphy is ranked #1079 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Murphy is less White than neighboring Parker (57.6% White), Sachse (50.3% White), St. Paul (73.6% White), Seis Lagos (77.5% White), and Lucas (75.7% White).

Murphy's Black Population

2,096 residents of Murphy identify as Black, or 10.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Murphy roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Murphy is ranked #338 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Murphy is more Black than neighboring Parker (6.1% Black), St. Paul (0.9% Black), Seis Lagos (2.1% Black), and Lucas (2.3% Black). Murphy is less Black than neighboring Sachse (11.1% Black).

Murphy's Asian Population

6,345 residents of Murphy identify as Asian, or 30.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Murphy considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Murphy is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Murphy is more Asian than neighboring Parker (19% Asian), Sachse (17.6% Asian), St. Paul (2.4% Asian), Seis Lagos (5.2% Asian), and Lucas (6.2% Asian).

Murphy's Hispanic Population

1,711 residents of Murphy identify as Hispanic, or 8.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Murphy considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Murphy is ranked #1636 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Murphy is more Hispanic than neighboring Seis Lagos (7.9% Hispanic). Murphy is less Hispanic than neighboring Parker (12.4% Hispanic), Sachse (15.7% Hispanic), St. Paul (16.2% Hispanic), and Lucas (9.6% Hispanic).

Murphy's Native American/Other Population

144 residents of Murphy identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Murphy roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Murphy is ranked #732 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Murphy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parker (0.6% Native American/Other). Murphy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sachse (0.9% Native American/Other), St. Paul (0.8% Native American/Other), Seis Lagos (1.2% Native American/Other), and Lucas (1% Native American/Other).

Murphy's Multiracial Population

868 residents of Murphy identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Murphy roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Murphy is ranked #505 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Murphy is less Multiracial than neighboring Parker (4.3% Multiracial), Sachse (4.4% Multiracial), St. Paul (6% Multiracial), Seis Lagos (6.1% Multiracial), and Lucas (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.