Murphy, Texas

Murphy, Texas
City of Murphy
Flag of Murphy, Texas
Official logo of Murphy, Texas
Location of Murphy in Collin County, Texas
Location of Murphy in Collin County, Texas
Coordinates: 33°01′51″N 96°36′47″W / 33.03083°N 96.61306°W / 33.03083; -96.61306
Country United States of America
State Texas
CountyCollin
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • City CouncilMayor Scott Bradley
W. Scott Smith
Laura Deel
Elizabeth Abraham
Andrew Chase
Ken Oltmann
Jene Butler, DNP
 • City ManagerAretha L. Adams, MPA, ICMA-CM
Area
 • Total5.70 sq mi (14.76 km2)
 • Land5.69 sq mi (14.75 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
581 ft (177 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total21,013
 • Density3,600.28/sq mi (1,390.08/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
75074, 75094
Area code(s)214, 469, 945, 972
FIPS code48-50100[2]
GNIS feature ID1378721[3]
Websitewww.murphytx.org

Murphy is a city in suburban Collin County, Texas, United States. The 2020 census reported the population as 21,013 [4] compared to 3,099 in 2000. Murphy is located northeast of Dallas and has a history that goes back to the late 1800s.

  1. ^ "2020 Census Results". August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Murphy city, Texas; United States".