Murphy, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Murphy increased by 72. In this period, the peak population was 1,657 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,585 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,578 | -7 | -0.44% |
| 2002 | 1,570 | -8 | -0.51% |
| 2003 | 1,566 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2004 | 1,567 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2005 | 1,563 | -4 | -0.26% |
| 2006 | 1,582 | 19 | 1.22% |
| 2007 | 1,582 | - | - |
| 2008 | 1,574 | -8 | -0.51% |
| 2009 | 1,553 | -21 | -1.33% |
| 2010 | 1,610 | 57 | 3.67% |
| 2011 | 1,595 | -15 | -0.93% |
| 2012 | 1,585 | -10 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 1,587 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 1,582 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 1,581 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 1,612 | 31 | 1.96% |
| 2017 | 1,616 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 1,635 | 19 | 1.18% |
| 2019 | 1,648 | 13 | 0.80% |
| 2020 | 1,610 | -38 | -2.31% |
| 2021 | 1,625 | 15 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 1,635 | 10 | 0.62% |
| 2023 | 1,657 | 22 | 1.35% |
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Murphy, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Murphy's population increased by 25 (1.58%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Murphy's population decreased by 0 (0%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Murphy's population increased by 47 (2.92%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Murphy's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,657.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Murphy's population peaked in year 2023 at 1,657.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Murphy's population was lowest in year 2009 at 1,553.
Murphy, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Murphy grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Murphy had an average annual population growth rate of 0.20% per year. Overall the population grew 4.54% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Murphy annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.20% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Murphy population grew the most, with an increase of 57 people (a 3.67% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Murphy population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 38 people (a 2.31% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Murphy, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Murphy's population increased by 32 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 10 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 22 (1.35%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Murphy, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Murphy increased by 70 (4.41%). The population was highest at 1,657 in the year 2023 and lowest at 1,581 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.44%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)