Murphy, Texas
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| Allen | Parker | Lavon |
| Plano | Murphy | Wylie |
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| Dallas | Richardson | Sachse |
| Murphy, Texas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Brett Baldwin |
| Area | |
| - City | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| - Land | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - City | 3,099 (city proper) |
| - Metro | 5,700,256 |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 75074, 75094 |
| Area code(s) | 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-50100[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378721[2] |
| Website: http://www.murphytx.org | |
Murphy is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States and a suburb of Dallas, located to the north east of the city. The population was 3,099 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] About
Murphy is a small, fast-growing community with a history that goes back to the early 1900s. Murphy is located in southeastern Collin county, on the outer fringe of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Situated midway between Plano and Wylie on FM 544, Murphy is two miles (3 km) south of the famous South Fork Ranch. It's borders enclosing only 3.8 square miles (9.8 km²), Murphy shares borders with Plano, Richardson, Wylie, Sachse, and Parker. It is approximately 20 miles (32 km) from downtown Dallas and about 30 miles (48 km) from D/FW Airport.
The community supports plans to continue to foster the country-living atmosphere, though with fewer large lots. Minimum lot sizes are 9,000 square feet (840 m²), and the average lot size trend toward 12,000 square feet (1,100 m²).
Several subdivisions have begun building and are occupied. The newest approved development at this time is 470 acres (1.9 km²) on the northeast side of the city along Maxwell Creek. The country living theme is expressed in this development by a linear park, which is expected to include a hike-and-bike trail. The major new feature to be noted in the Future Land Use Plan is a central business district at the northeast and northwest corners of the intersection of FM 544 and Murphy Road. This is expected to encompass a park-like area with offices and stores fronting on a central plaza. The municipal complex is comprised of a total of four buildings to serve Fire, Police, City Administration and Public Works.
With the opening of the President George Bush Tollway, access to the west became a reality in 1999. The highway is a major factor in the growth of the economy of Southeast Collin County. Its impact on Murphy has already been felt in the rapid expansion as new homes have been built, with the boom starting in 1999. The population in late 2002 was about 6500 and has continued to grow to around 10,000 in 2006. Current Population Est. are about 12,000 in 2007. The city will max out around 25,000. Was rated #10 of the Best Places to Live in survey of Dallas Suburbs in July 2006 D Magazine.
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 71.6 square miles (185.5 km²), of which, 71.6 square miles (185.4 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.08%) is water.[3]
[edit] Government
The city of Murphy, Texas adopted a Home Rule Charter and the power of the city is vested in a council of elected individuals who regulate and legislate and appoint other officials, such as the City Manager, who heads the executive branch. The council as of 2007 is Bret Baldwin, Roxanne Bogdan, Colleen Halbert, Eric Barna, Mike Daniel, Scott Bradley and John Daugherty. Bret Baldwin was re-elected Mayor in 2008 and is serving a 3 year term. James Fisher is the City Manager.
[edit] Education
[edit] Primary and secondary schools
[edit] Public schools
A portion of Murphy is served by the Plano Independent School District, while another portion is served by the Wylie Independent School District.
[edit] Plano Independent School District
The Plano ISD part is served by the following schools:
Elementary schools (separate attendance boundaries):
- Boggess Elementary School (Murphy)
- Martha Hunt Elementary School (Murphy)
- Miller Elementary School (Richardson)
Middle schools (separate attendance boundaries):
- Armstrong Middle School (Plano)
- Murphy Middle School (Murphy)
High schools:
- Williams High School (Grades 9-10) (Plano)
- Plano East Senior High School (Grades 11-12) (Plano)
[edit] Wylie Independent School District
The Wylie ISD part is served by the following schools:
Elementary schools (separate attendance boundaries)
- Harry and Retha Tibbals Elementary School (Murphy)
- Cheri Cox Elementary School (Sachse)
Secondary schools
- Draper Intermediate School (5-6) (Wylie)
- Raymond B. Cooper Junior High School (7-8) (Wylie)
- Wylie East High School (9) (Wylie)
- Wylie High School (10-12) (Wylie)
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,099 people, 1,030 households, and 909 families residing in the city. The population density was 589.7 people per square mile (227.9/km²). There were 1,126 housing units at an average density of 214.3/sq mi (82.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 76.06% White, 9.52% African American, 1.10% Native American, 9.07% Asian, 2.00% from other races, and 2.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.94% of the population.
There were 1,030 households out of which 82.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.8% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.8% were non-families. 8.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.18.
The median age for residents in Murphy, TX is 33.9 (this is younger than average age in the U.S.).
Families (non-single residences) represent 88.3% of the population, giving Murphy a higher than average concentration of families.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 37.8% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.9 years. For every 100 females there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $83,547, and the median income for a family was $87,214. The median income for men was 61,354 and the median income for women was 41,172. The per capita income for the city was $31,149. About 1.1% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over. Average rents in Murphy in 200 were $688 for a one bedroom apartment, and $878 for a two bedroom apartment.
Murphy is also located in Collin County, the wealthiest county in Texas and part of the most wealthy 1% of counties in the United States. The four wealthy zip codes of Collin County that contribute to the county's affluence are (in descending order of median household income/year): 75093, 75024, 75025, and 75094.
[edit] Population Growth
- 1990: 1,547
- 2000: 3,099
- 2006: 12,789
- 2008: 18,332
- Population within 5 mile radius of the City of Murphy is approximately 530,000
- Population within the DFW Metroplex is approximately 6 million (2008)
[edit] To Catch a Predator
In November 2006, Murphy received national attention when Dateline NBC set up shop in the city, for it's To Catch a Predator segment. Twenty-three men were arrested by city police in the sting - and assistant district attorney Bill Conradt committed suicide in a nearby town when crew from Dateline brought a SWAT team in to apprehend him. |title=Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die |accessdate=2006-11-07 |date=2006-11-06 |publisher=Associated Press}}</ref> All charges against the arrested men were dropped after the Collin County District Attorney's Office declined to prosecute the cases. Conradt's estate, managed by his sister Patricia Conradt, is suing Dateline for US$105 million[4] [5]
[edit] See also
- List of Murphy Mayors
- Murphy City Council
- Brett Baldwin (mayor)
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "'Dateline' sued in sex-sting suicide", New York Post, 2007-07-18. Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
- ^ "NBC sued for $105 million over man's death", Reuters, 2007-07-24. Retrieved on 2007-07-24.
[edit] External links
- Official web site
- Murphy Economic Development
- The Murphy Monitor - the only professional newspaper in Murphy
- The Murphy Messenger
- The Murphy Messenger Forums - Best Forums in Murphy
- Murphy from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Murphy, Texas is at coordinates Coordinates:
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