| Place Name | Murphy |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28906 |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 2,420 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -1.17% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 82.83% |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 11th |
| State House Districts | 120 |
| State Senate Districts | 50 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 82.83% |
| African American | 4.86% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% |
| Asian | 2.28% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 5.48% |