Murphy township, North Carolina
Murphy township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Murphy township is a geographic entity located in Cherokee County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,535. The land area covers 129.29 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,535 | ±750 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 51.7 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,054 | ±357 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,590 | ±350 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,054 | ±357 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,536 | ±244 |
| Median Home Value | $253,500 | ±$19,190 |
| Median Gross Rent | $787 | ±$208 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,897 | ±$8,827 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,189 | ±$2,504 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | ±2.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,156 | ±292 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,010 | ±548 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.1% | ±3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 30,373 (2024)
ID: 194506
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: HR DIRECTOR
75 PEACHTREE ST, MURPHY NC 28906-2947
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Murphy | 09-12 | Murphy, NC | |
| Regular School Murphy | 06-08 | Murphy, NC | |
| Regular School Murphy | PK-05 | Murphy, NC | |
| Regular School Murphy | PK-05 | Murphy, NC | |
| Regular School Murphy | 09-12 | Murphy, NC | |
| Regular School Murphy | 06-08 | Murphy, NC | |
| Regular School Murphy | PK-05 | Murphy, NC | |
| Regular School Murphy | PK-05 | Murphy, NC | |
| Alternative School Murphy | 06-12 | Murphy, NC | |
| Regular School Murphy | 09-13 | Murphy, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tri-County Community College
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College | 5.2 mi away | 21 Campus Circle, Murphy, NC, 28906 |
8288376810
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MURPHY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 9 BLUMENTHAL ST, MURPHY, NC, 28906 |
(828) 837-2417
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Young Harris College
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College | 16.7 mi away | 1 College Street, Young Harris, GA, 30582 |
8002413754
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NANTAHALA REGIONAL LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 11 BLUMENTHAL ST, MURPHY, NC, 28906 |
(828) 837-2025
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ANDREWS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 871 MAIN ST, ANDREWS, NC, 28901 |
(828) 321-5956
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MOSS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 26 ANDERSON ST, HAYESVILLE, NC, 28904 |
(828) 389-8401
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MOUNTAIN REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 698 MILLER STREET, YOUNG HARRIS, GA, 30582 |
(706) 379-3732
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UNION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 303 HUNT MARTIN STREET, BLAIRSVILLE, GA, 30512 |
(706) 745-7491
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GRAHAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.3 mi away | 80 KNIGHT ST, ROBBINSVILLE, NC, 28771 |
(828) 479-8796
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TOWNS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 99 SOUTH BERRONG STREET, HIAWASSEE, GA, 30546 |
(706) 896-6169
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MURPHY 4ESE, NC US, located 4.9 miles from Murphy township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.8° | 25.3° | 37.5° | 5.10" | 0.8" |
| February | 53.5° | 28.0° | 40.8° | 5.26" | 1.5" |
| March | 61.6° | 33.8° | 47.7° | 5.29" | 0.1" |
| April | 70.8° | 41.2° | 56.0° | 5.20" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.5° | 50.7° | 64.1° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.5° | 59.2° | 71.3° | 5.41" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.6° | 63.2° | 74.9° | 5.25" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.0° | 62.3° | 74.2° | 4.70" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.3° | 55.8° | 68.6° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.8° | 43.3° | 57.5° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.4° | 32.8° | 47.1° | 4.60" | 0.1" |
| December | 52.7° | 28.4° | 40.5° | 5.99" | 1.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy town | Town | 2.2 mi | — |
| Marble CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Andrews town | Town | 12.2 mi | — |
| Hayesville town | Town | 12.9 mi | — |
| Young Harris city | City | 16.5 mi | — |
| Farner CDP | CDP | 16.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3703992192. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.