C+
33%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
3%
Household income NAT. AVG.
57%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexMurphys EstatesSouth CarolinaNational
Income per capita$30,283$37,827$44,883
Median household income$84,126$68,647$81,333
Median income owner occupied$87,247$87,094$106,172
Median income renter occupied$49,432$44,371$52,080
Median earnings male$59,992$46,426$54,343
Median earnings female$44,146$34,595$38,439
Unemployment rate2.1%5.3%4.9%
Poverty level26.0%17.2%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Murphys Estates is 33% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Murphys Estates is 3% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Murphys Estates is 57% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Murphys Estates is 72% higher than the national average

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      $45,760 $68,647 $137,294
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      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      Murphys Estates median earnings by income bracket

      Murphys Estates employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry39.2%39.2%
      Manufacturing sector21.2%21.2%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services9.2%9.2%
      Public administration5.5%5.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities2.6%2.6%
      Education, health & social services18.7%18.7%
      Other3.7%3.7%

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      Aiken, SC32,110$84,2963.6%
      Murphys Estates, SC1,601$84,1263.4%

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      Murphys Estates, SC1,601$84,1263.4%
      Source: The Murphys Estates, SC employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.