Murphy, OK Demographics

A map of Murphy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	58	39	33.0%	27.9%
Hispanic	48	2	27.3%	1.4%
Multiracial	40	20	22.7%	14.3%
White	30	77	17.0%	55.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	1.4%

Murphy, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 176, a large increase from the 140 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 33.0% Native American/Other, 27.3% Hispanic, 22.7% Multiracial, 17.0% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oklahoma 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 59.9% in 2020 and 73.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Murphy is ranked the 569th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 621st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Murphy's White Population

30 residents of Murphy, or 17.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Murphy is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Murphy ranks 647th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's White population has declined by an estimated 61.0%. White residents' share of Murphy's population has decreased from 55.0% to 17.0%.

Murphy is more White than neighboring Mazie (13.6% White). Murphy is less White than neighboring Ballou (64.6% White), Pin Oak Acres (40.9% White), Sams Corner (78.7% White), and Cedar Crest (68.6% White).

Murphy's Black Population

0 residents of Murphy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Murphy is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Murphy ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Murphy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Murphy's Asian Population

0 residents of Murphy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Murphy is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Murphy ranks 79th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Murphy's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Murphy's Hispanic Population

48 residents of Murphy, or 27.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Murphy is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Murphy ranks 756th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2300.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Murphy's population has increased from 1.4% to 27.3%.

Murphy is more Hispanic than neighboring Ballou (5% Hispanic), Pin Oak Acres (17% Hispanic), Sams Corner (0% Hispanic), Cedar Crest (0% Hispanic), and Mazie (0% Hispanic).

Murphy's Native American/Other Population

58 residents of Murphy, or 33.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Murphy is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Murphy ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 48.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Murphy's population has increased from 27.9% to 33.0%.

Murphy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ballou (30.4% Native American/Other), Pin Oak Acres (0% Native American/Other), Sams Corner (0% Native American/Other), and Cedar Crest (13.7% Native American/Other). Murphy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mazie (35.8% Native American/Other).

Murphy's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Murphy, or 22.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Murphy is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Murphy ranks 140th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Murphy's population has increased from 14.3% to 22.7%.

Murphy is more Multiracial than neighboring Ballou (0% Multiracial), Sams Corner (21.3% Multiracial), and Cedar Crest (17.6% Multiracial). Murphy is less Multiracial than neighboring Pin Oak Acres (42.1% Multiracial), and Mazie (50.6% 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.