Demographics & People — Murphy, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,001 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,600 |
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| Median Age | 41.7 |
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| Total Households | 5,907 |
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| Family Households | 5,661 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.56 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,599 |
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| Black or African American | 2,283 |
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| Asian | 7,019 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 629 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,178 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,362 |
| Irish | 1,837 |
| English | 1,811 |
| German | 1,546 |
| American | 1,271 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 561 |
| European | 528 |
| Subsaharan African | 442 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 427 |
Language
| English Only | 13,063 |
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| Spanish | 271 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,101 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 953 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,895 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 32.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Murphy, Texas.
