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Murphys Estates, SC

Census-designated place in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Population

1,064

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

519

ZIP codes

0

Murphys Estates and its ZIP codes

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Murphys Estates at a glance

  • Murphys Estates is about 2.9 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $89,531, 29% above the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,300 (27% below South Carolina).

Local data for Murphys Estates, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Murphys Estates, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$89,531

Poverty rate

14.6%

Median home value

$189,300

Homeownership

91.9%

Bachelor's or higher

20.5%

Median age

46.1

Average commute

24.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (168), German Americans (64), Scottish Americans (33).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edgefield County. PPP loans are for Murphys Estates.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,256

6,119 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,250

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$241M

FY 2026, $9,378 per person

Edgefield County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Murphys Estates, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.5%
  • Carpooled17.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.7%

Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Murphys Estates, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

315

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

37

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 30°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Murphys Estates, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.2%

U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.2%

U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts

Cities near Murphys Estates

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BelvedereCensus-designated place4.3 mi3.4
North AugustaCity5.6 mi21.4
ClearwaterCensus-designated place6.9 mi4.2
BurnettownTown7.3 mi5.5
GranitevilleCensus-designated place8 mi3.3
LangleyCensus-designated place8.5 mi1.1
GlovervilleCensus-designated place8.7 mi3.6
WarrenvilleCensus-designated place9 mi1.1
Evans, GACensus-designated place11 mi25.3
Martinez, GACensus-designated place11 mi14.5
TrentonTown11 mi1.3
Beech IslandCensus-designated place12 mi4.9
EdgefieldTown13 mi4.3
Clarks HillCensus-designated place13 mi3.2
AikenCity14 mi21.8
Augusta, GA17 mi302.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Murphys Estates, SC in?
Murphys Estates is in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Murphys Estates, SC?
About 1,064 people live in Murphys Estates, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Murphys Estates?
Nearby places include Belvedere (4.3 mi), North Augusta (5.6 mi), Clearwater (6.9 mi), Burnettown (7.3 mi), Graniteville (8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023