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Murphy, Idaho

Census designated place in Owyhee County, Idaho · ZIP 83650

  • Owyhee County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
  • 188 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 60Households
  • $75,521Median household income
  • $246,900Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2010 to 2020−1.0%
96972010: 9720102020: 9620209796
Population of Murphy at each census
CensusPopulation
201097
202096

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 16, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 16, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Murphy
Under $50k41.6%
$50k to $100k58.3%
$100k to $150k0%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over0%

Median household income $75,521 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 16, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Murphy
Owner occupied
49 units
Renter occupied
11 units
Vacancy rate
0%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 16, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Murphy compared with its county and state
Murphy compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureMurphyOwyhee CountyIdaho
Population18812,2841,893,296
Median household income$75,521$59,773$74,636
Median age53.438.337.1
Median home value$246,900$281,600$376,000
Bachelor’s degree or higher7.3%13.7%31.2%
Foreign-born residents0.0%9.6%5.7%
Owner-occupied homes81.7%70.9%72.4%
Mean commute to workNot available26.7 minutes21.6 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 16, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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