Murphys Estates, South Carolina facts for kids
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Murphys Estates, South Carolina
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 Murphys Estates, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| • Land | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,441 |
| • Density | 692/sq mi (267.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-48900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852679 |
Murphys Estates, also known as Murphy Village, is a community located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is a special type of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for statistical purposes, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city.
In 2010, about 1,441 people lived here. Murphys Estates is part of the larger Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area, which includes cities and towns around Augusta, Georgia.
This community is home to the largest known group of Irish Travellers in the United States. A report mentioned that about 1,500 people live in Murphy Village, and they share only about 11 different family names. This shows how close-knit the community is.
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Geography of Murphys Estates
Murphys Estates is found near the southern edge of Edgefield County. Its exact location is 33°35′41″N 81°56′28″W / 33.59472°N 81.94111°W.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 25 runs right through Murphys Estates. If you travel south on this road for about 8 miles (13 km), you'll reach North Augusta. Going north for about 17 miles (27 km) will take you to Edgefield, which is the main town of the county. Interstate 20 is also close by, about 2 miles (3 km) south on US 25 at Exit 5.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Murphys Estates covers an area of about 5.4 square kilometers (2.1 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the community's boundaries.
Community Population
The population of Murphys Estates has been counted by the U.S. Census Bureau. These counts help us understand how many people live in the area and what the community looks like.
2020 Census Information
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 1,719 people living in Murphys Estates. These people lived in 461 households, and 355 of those were families.
The table below shows the different groups of people who lived in Murphys Estates in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,350 | 78.53% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 183 | 10.65% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.7% |
| Other/Mixed | 92 | 5.35% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 | 4.42% |
See also
In Spanish: Murphys Estates para niños
