Murphy, MO Demographics

A map of Murphy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,119	7,155	85.9%	84.9%
Multiracial	789	540	9.5%	6.4%
Hispanic	247	439	3.0%	5.2%
Asian	59	67	0.7%	0.8%
Native American/Other	59	74	0.7%	0.9%
Black	12	150	0.1%	1.8%

Murphy, Missouri has an estimated population of 8,285, a slight decrease from the 8,425 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 9.5% Multiracial, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Murphy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Murphy has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Murphy, that probability was 27.2% in 2020 and 25.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Murphy is ranked the 105th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. 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 was ranked the 102nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Murphy's White Population

7,119 residents of Murphy, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Murphy is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Murphy ranks 796th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Murphy's population has increased from 84.9% to 85.9%.

Murphy is more White than neighboring High Ridge (81.1% White), and Valley Park (82% White). Murphy is less White than neighboring Parkdale (96.1% White), Fenton (86.1% White), and Peaceful Village (96.6% White).

Murphy's Black Population

12 residents of Murphy, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Murphy is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Murphy ranks 312th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Black population has declined by an estimated 92.0%. Black residents' share of Murphy's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.1%.

Murphy is more Black than neighboring Parkdale (0% Black), and Peaceful Village (0% Black). Murphy is less Black than neighboring Fenton (0.2% Black), High Ridge (2.2% Black), and Valley Park (7.7% Black).

Murphy's Asian Population

59 residents of Murphy, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Murphy is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Murphy ranks 245th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Asian residents' share of Murphy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Murphy is more Asian than neighboring Parkdale (0.5% Asian), and Peaceful Village (0% Asian). Murphy is less Asian than neighboring Fenton (2% Asian), High Ridge (0.9% Asian), and Valley Park (2% Asian).

Murphy's Hispanic Population

247 residents of Murphy, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Murphy is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Murphy ranks 156th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Murphy's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.0%.

Murphy is more Hispanic than neighboring Parkdale (0% Hispanic), and Fenton (2.4% Hispanic). Murphy is less Hispanic than neighboring High Ridge (4% Hispanic), Valley Park (4.4% Hispanic), and Peaceful Village (3.4% Hispanic).

Murphy's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Murphy, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Murphy is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Murphy ranks 370th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Murphy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Murphy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parkdale (0% Native American/Other), Fenton (0% Native American/Other), High Ridge (0.1% Native American/Other), Valley Park (0.1% Native American/Other), and Peaceful Village (0% Native American/Other).

Murphy's Multiracial Population

789 residents of Murphy, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Murphy is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Murphy ranks 255th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Murphy's population has increased from 6.4% to 9.5%.

Murphy is more Multiracial than neighboring Parkdale (3.4% Multiracial), Fenton (9.3% Multiracial), Valley Park (3.8% Multiracial), and Peaceful Village (0% Multiracial). Murphy is less Multiracial than neighboring High Ridge (11.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.