Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy: Town in Cherokee County, North Carolina
About
Murphy is a town located in the county of Cherokee in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,627 and a population density of 239 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,666 inhabitants.
The town was created 189 years ago in 1834.
Quick Facts about Murphy
Population : | 1,666 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | North Carolina (United States) |
County : | Cherokee County |
Postal code : | 28906 |
Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
Area : | 6.81 km2 |
Altitude : | 1,604 feet / 489 meters |
Capital city : | Murphy is capital of Cherokee County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1835 (189 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 20:23:27 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 245 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 2.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Murphy is located at 35°5'15"N 84°2'5"W (35.0875800, -84.0346300).
Murphy map
- Official Website
Official website of Murphy
Demographics
The population of Murphy increased by 2.34% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 1,627 | - | census |
2011 | 1,606 | -1.31% | estimation process |
2012 | 1,596 | -0.63% | estimation process |
2013 | 1,598 | 0.13% | estimation process |
2014 | 1,594 | -0.25% | estimation process |
2015 | 1,592 | -0.13% | estimation process |
2016 | 1,621 | 1.79% | estimation process |
2017 | 1,626 | 0.31% | estimation process |
2018 | 1,647 | 1.28% | estimation process |
2019 | 1,657 | 0.6% | estimation process |
2020 | 1,666 | 0.54% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Murphy
1 Fields of the Wood
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2 Cherokee Historical Museum
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3 Appalachian Driving Experience
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4 Cherokee Lake Recreation Area
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5 Bear Creek Adventures Mini Golf and Gem Mine
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Where ot Eat in Murphy
1 McDonald's
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2 Royal Waffle King
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3 Captain D's
580 Hwy US 64 W, Murphy, NC 28906, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Wendy's
728 US-64, Murphy, NC 28906, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Waffle House
968 US-64, Murphy, NC 28906, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Murphy
1 Best Western Of Murphy
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2 Days Inn by Wyndham Murphy
754 US-64 West, Murphy, NC 28906, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Hampton Inn Murphy
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4 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphy, an IHG Hotel
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People born in Murphy (5)
People born in Murphy, including racing driver Preston Henn, record producer and executive Michael Mauldin, football player Carl Pickens, .
List
- John J. Snow, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 24/10/1945
- Phil Voyles (Major League Baseball outfielder) he was born in 12/05/1900
Schools in Murphy
College & universities near Murphy, NC
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
199795 | Tri-County Community College | Murphy (NC) | 28906 |
141361 | Young Harris College | Young Harris (GA) | 30582 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Murphy, NC
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Murphy , Texas city in Collin County, Texas, United States with a population of 20,844 people.
Other cities in Cherokee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cherokee County , NC.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Boiling Springs | 4,617 | City in North Carolina, USA |
Liberty | 2,671 | City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Andrews | 1,855 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Murphy distances to largest North Carolina cities