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Murphy, Oklahoma

Census designated place in Mayes County, Oklahoma · ZIP 74352

  • Mayes County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
  • 180 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 68Households
  • $47,900Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−39.4%
1001502002502000: 23120002010: 21920102020: 1402020231140
Population of Murphy at each census
CensusPopulation
2000231
2010219
2020140

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

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 40, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 40, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 40, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Murphy
Under $50k50%
$50k to $100k38.2%
$100k to $150k0%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over11.8%

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 40, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Murphy
Owner occupied
30 units
Renter occupied
38 units
Vacancy rate
18.1%

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 40, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Murphy compared with its county and state
Murphy compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureMurphyMayes CountyOklahoma
Population18039,4063,995,260
Median household incomeNot available$57,279$63,603
Median age29.540.536.9
Median home value$47,900$171,900$185,900
Bachelor’s degree or higher31.5%16.5%27.8%
Foreign-born residents1.1%1.2%6.3%
Owner-occupied homes44.1%74.3%65.8%
Mean commute to workNot available25.3 minutes22.4 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 40, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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