Murphy: Demographics & People
About 176 people live in Murphy, in 73 households. Population shrank 2.2% from 180 (2022) to 176 (2024). Median age 30.9 years. (9.5y younger than Mayes County; 4.3y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 34% of the population. Population is 27% Hispanic or Latino and 17% White (non-Hispanic). 56% of households are family-led. County is gaining 928 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 44% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 73 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 2.2% from 180 (2022) to 176 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~172 (extrapolated at -1.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 167.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 39,046 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -2.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 180 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 176 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | declining |
| Population | 176 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 167 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 30.9y is 8.0 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 34% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 30.9 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 34.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 176 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 60 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 30.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 72.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 14 |
| Population under 18 | 60 |
| Median age | 30.9 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 176 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 49 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 41 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 62.9% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | highly diverse |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 27.3% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 17.0% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.1% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 135 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 37 |
| Share born in this state | 76.7% |
| Share born in another state | 23.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 21.0% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2 |
Households & Family Composition
73 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 56% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 37 families, 59% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 72 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 37 |
| Married couples with children | 22 |
| Average household size | 2.65 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 42.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 985 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 311 |
| Family households | 41 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 56.2% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 73 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 15.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 928 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 15.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 36,427 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 35,499 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 928 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 12 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.7% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-02 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40097 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 097 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Mayes |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 36.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 31.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 42.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40097 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Mayes County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,234 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40097 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Mayes County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 56.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 45.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 41.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 41,100 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 18 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 34.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 176, declining, young professional, high crime, heritage: English/Mexican |
| Town Summary · Population | 176 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Mayes County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade