Jobs & Employment in Murphy, NC

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

5.4%

Labor Force

539

Employed

510

Mean Commute

12 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

60.2%

Carpool

9.1%

Walk

24.4%

Work from Home

4.3%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Government

59.2%

Self-Employed

1.0%

Murphy, NC has an unemployment rate of 5.4% with a labor force of 539. The average commute time is 12 minutes. About 60.2% of workers drive alone to work.