Murphy, TX Demographics

A map of Murphy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,896	9,849	51.4%	46.9%
Asian	6,873	6,345	32.4%	30.2%
Black	1,487	2,096	7.0%	10.0%
Hispanic	953	1,711	4.5%	8.1%
Multiracial	901	868	4.3%	4.1%
Native American/Other	78	144	0.4%	0.7%

Murphy, Texas has an estimated population of 21,188, a less than 1% change from the 21,013 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.4% White, 32.4% Asian, 7.0% Black, 4.5% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. 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 less diverse than Texas 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 67.1% in 2020 and 62.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Murphy is ranked the 154th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 146th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Murphy's White Population

10,896 residents of Murphy, or 51.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Murphy is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Murphy ranks 1082nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's White population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Murphy's population has increased from 46.9% to 51.4%.

Murphy is more White than neighboring Sachse (45.8% White). Murphy is less White than neighboring Parker (55.9% White), St. Paul (65.1% White), Seis Lagos (91.1% White), and Lucas (75.8% White).

Murphy's Black Population

1,487 residents of Murphy, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Murphy is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Murphy ranks 338th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Black population has declined by an estimated 29.1%. Black residents' share of Murphy's population has decreased from 10.0% to 7.0%.

Murphy is more Black than neighboring St. Paul (1.1% Black), Seis Lagos (0% Black), and Lucas (4.6% Black). Murphy is less Black than neighboring Parker (11.4% Black), and Sachse (12.5% Black).

Murphy's Asian Population

6,873 residents of Murphy, or 32.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Murphy is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Murphy ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Asian residents' share of Murphy's population has increased from 30.2% to 32.4%.

Murphy is more Asian than neighboring Parker (21.7% Asian), Sachse (19.7% Asian), St. Paul (0.6% Asian), Seis Lagos (0% Asian), and Lucas (6.5% Asian).

Murphy's Hispanic Population

953 residents of Murphy, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Murphy is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Murphy ranks 1636th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 44.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Murphy's population has decreased from 8.1% to 4.5%.

Murphy is more Hispanic than neighboring Seis Lagos (3.2% Hispanic). Murphy is less Hispanic than neighboring Parker (10.3% Hispanic), Sachse (16.6% Hispanic), St. Paul (26.2% Hispanic), and Lucas (10.3% Hispanic).

Murphy's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Murphy, or 0.4% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Murphy ranks 841st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Murphy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Murphy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parker (0% Native American/Other), St. Paul (0% Native American/Other), and Lucas (0.1% Native American/Other). Murphy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sachse (1.2% Native American/Other), and Seis Lagos (1% Native American/Other).

Murphy's Multiracial Population

901 residents of Murphy, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Murphy is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Murphy ranks 514th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murphy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Murphy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Murphy is more Multiracial than neighboring Parker (0.6% Multiracial), Sachse (4.2% Multiracial), and Lucas (2.6% Multiracial). Murphy is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Paul (7.1% Multiracial), and Seis Lagos (4.7% 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.