# Murphy

> city in Collin County, Texas, United States

**Wikidata**: [Q973908](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q973908)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murphy,_Texas)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/murphy

## Summary
Murphy is a city located in Collin County, Texas, United States. Situated within the Central Time Zone, it has a population of 21,013 according to the 2020 United States Census. The city covers a land area of approximately 14.7 square kilometers and borders several neighboring communities including Plano, Wylie, and Richardson.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City in the United States; large human settlement.
- **Location**: Collin County, Texas, United States.
- **Population**: 21,013 (2020 United States Census); 17,708 (2010 Census); 20,500 (2019 estimate).
- **Area**: 14.730396 square kilometres (current); 14.633729 square kilometres (as of April 1, 2010).
- **Elevation**: 177 metres above sea level.
- **Incorporation/Location Identifiers**: FIPS 55-3 code 48-50100; GNIS Feature ID 1378721 (human settlement) and 2411197 (administrative territorial entity).
- **Coordinates**: 33.030833333333°N, -96.613055555556°W.
- **Timezone**: Central Time Zone.
- **Government**: Mayor Scott Bradley (as of April 2024).
- **Postal Codes**: 75074, 75094.
- **Local Dialing Code**: 972.
- **Official Website**: http://www.murphytx.org.
- **Per Capita Income**: $42,641 (2016–2020 American Community Survey).
- **Number of Households**: 5,659 (2016–2020 American Community Survey).
- **Water Area Percentage**: 0.0789% (as of April 1, 2010).

## FAQs
**What is the geographical location of Murphy?**
Murphy is situated in Collin County, Texas, within the United States. It is located in the Central Time Zone at an elevation of 177 metres above sea level.

**Who is the current mayor of Murphy?**
Scott Bradley serves as the head of government, holding the office of Mayor as of April 2024.

**What are the population and demographic statistics for Murphy?**
According to the 2020 United States Census, the city has a population of 21,013 and contains 5,659 households. The per capita income recorded during the 2016–2020 American Community Survey was $42,641.

**Which cities border Murphy?**
Murphy shares borders with Parker to the northwest, Wylie to the east, Sachse to the south, Plano to the west, and Richardson to the west-southwest.

**What identifiers are used for Murphy in geographic databases?**
The city is identified by the UN/LOCODE USMU8, the GNIS Feature ID 1378721, the Geonames ID 4713507, and the FIPS code 48-50100.

## Why It Matters
Murphy serves as an incorporated residential community within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan region, specifically positioned within Collin County. Its demographic data, including a per capita income of $42,641 and a growing population reaching 21,013 in 2020, reflects its status as a developing suburban entity. The city's administration manages municipal services for over 5,000 households, maintaining jurisdiction over a defined territory of nearly 15 square kilometers. Its specific geographic identifiers and borders with major regional hubs like Plano and Richardson situate it as a distinct political and administrative unit in the North Texas area.

## Notable For
- **Population Growth**: The city experienced population growth from 17,708 residents in 2010 to 21,013 residents in 2020.
- **Geographic Precision**: The city's area is recorded with high precision, measuring 14.730396 square kilometres.
- **Low Water Coverage**: Water constitutes only 0.0789% of the city's total area, indicating a predominantly landlocked or dry terrain.
- **International Digital Presence**: The city maintains Wikipedia entries in 36 different languages, including Arabic, Azerbaijani, and Vietnamese, indicating broad global recognition.

## Body

### Governance and Administration
Murphy operates as a city in the United States with a defined administrative structure. The head of government is Mayor Scott Bradley, who holds the office as of April 2024. The city maintains an official website, http://www.murphytx.org, which serves as the primary portal for municipal information in English. The local dialing code for the area is 972.

### Geography and Location
Murphy is geographically situated in Collin County, Texas. Its precise coordinates are 33.030833333333 latitude and -96.613055555556 longitude. The city occupies a total area of 14.730396 square kilometres, with a historical record of 14.633729 square kilometres recorded during the 2010 Census. The elevation is 177 metres above sea level. Water comprises a negligible portion of the city's territory, recorded at just 0.0789% of the total area as of 2010.

The city shares borders with five neighboring municipalities:
- **Northwest**: Parker
- **East**: Wylie
- **South**: Sachse
- **West**: Plano
- **West-Southwest**: Richardson

### Demographics and Economy
Demographic data for Murphy is tracked through United States Census records and the American Community Survey.
- **Population**: The 2020 United States Census recorded a population of 21,013, an increase from 17,708 recorded in the 2010 Census. A 2019 estimate placed the population at 20,500.
- **Households**: There are 5,659 households in the city, based on 2016–2020 American Community Survey data.
- **Income**: The per capita income is $42,641, derived from the 2016–2020 American Community Survey using survey methodology.

### Identifiers and Codes
Murphy is cataloged under numerous national and international identification systems:
- **Postal Codes**: 75074 and 75094.
- **FIPS Code**: 48-50100 (Locations in the US).
- **GNIS Feature IDs**: 1378721 (classified as a human settlement) and 2411197 (classified as an administrative territorial entity).
- **UN/LOCODE**: USMU8.
- **Geonames ID**: 4713507.
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID**: 6579687.
- **Who's on First ID**: 101726031.
- **Handbook of Texas ID**: hjm21.
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007477798105171.
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0__b8.
- **FactGrid Item ID**: Alice Sebold.

### Media and Digital Presence
The city is represented by various digital assets and media links. The "Flag of Murphy, Texas" is available via Wikimedia Commons. A locator map image, "Collin County Texas Incorporated Areas Murphy highlighted.svg," visually depicts the city's boundaries within the county. The city is the subject of a Wikipedia article titled "Murphy, Texas" and has a corresponding Commons category. The article is accessible in 36 different language editions, including English, Spanish, German, French, and numerous others. The official name of the entity is listed simply as "Murphy," though it is aliased as "Murphy, Texas," "Murphy, TX," and "Murphy (Texas)." The entity is explicitly noted to be different from another entity named "Murphy."

## References

1. [Source](http://www.murphytx.org/128/Mayor)
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [United States Census Bureau](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/murphycitytexas)
4. 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files
5. [2010 United States Census](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0100000US%241600000&y=2010&d=DEC%20Redistricting%20Data%20%28PL%2094-171%29)
6. [2020 United States Census](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Populations%20and%20People&g=0100000US,%241600000&y=2020)
7. [2016–2020 American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?d=ACS%205-Year%20Estimates%20Detailed%20Tables)
8. GeoNames
9. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/us.htm)
10. 2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files
11. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
12. [2016–2020 American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Income%20and%20Poverty&g=0100000US,%241600000&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1902)