Murphy, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Murphy, Idaho had a total population of 170, the 198th largest community in Idaho, with a median household income of $76,116, which is 2% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 7.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Murphy Quick Facts
How Murphy Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 188 | 170 | -9.6% |
| Median household income | $75,521 | $76,116 | +0.8% |
| Median home value | $246,900 | $317,900 | +28.8% |
How Murphy Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 36 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Murphy Rankings in Idaho
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Other Cities in Owyhee County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homedale | 3,069 | $62,117 | 16.8% | $238,000 |
| Marsing | 1,306 | $70,202 | 10.2% | $347,200 |
| Grand View | 472 | $58,092 | 20.8% | $173,900 |
| Bruneau | 82 | $40,375 | 0.0% | $228,800 |
Cities Similar to Murphy
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferdinand | 162 | $72,500 | $208,900 | 14.9% | 4.4% |
| Island Park | 170 | $91,250 | $293,800 | 38.4% | 1.2% |
| Acequia | 153 | N/A | $95,600 | 11.7% | 7.8% |
| Donnelly | 195 | N/A | $369,200 | 6.2% | 44.6% |
| St. Charles | 145 | N/A | $210,000 | 22.6% | 11.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 170, Murphy's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Murphy is a small community located in Idaho, within Owyhee County. The total population is 170. It ranks as the 198th most populous out of 232 Census-designated places in Idaho.
Age Demographics
The median age in Murphy is 53.3 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 37.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Murphy is $76,116. This is 2% lower than the state median of $77,800. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Murphy. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Murphy, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $317,900. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 72.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Murphy is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (33.5% vs 13.7%).
Education
7.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Murphy, Idaho is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Idaho state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 232 Census-designated places in Idaho. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Murphy, Idaho?
Murphy, Idaho has a population of 170 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Murphy, ID?
The median household income in Murphy is $76,116, which is 6% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Murphy, ID?
The ACS sample for Murphy recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Murphy, Idaho?
Murphy's population is 51.8% White, 0.0% Black, 33.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Murphy, ID?
The median home value in Murphy is $317,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.
How educated is Murphy, Idaho?
7.5% of adults (25+) in Murphy hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.