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Murfreesboro

Arkansas · 1,443 residents (2025 est.) · 3.676 sq mi
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Murfreesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,264. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,300. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,819
+3%since 2000
from 1,764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
495 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+4%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,443 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Murfreesboro
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,264
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,806 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,043
+75%since 2000
from $17,124 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
+23%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+31%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,567)
Black7.3%(129)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(366)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,485)
Black6.8%(124)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(98)
Diversity Score40.3%(733)
Diversity Score
40
+94%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2012
from 31.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 58.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murfreesboro, Arkansas?

Murfreesboro, Arkansas has about 1,819 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murfreesboro, Arkansas?

The typical household in Murfreesboro, Arkansas earns about $53,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murfreesboro, Arkansas expensive?

In Murfreesboro, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $119,300, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Murfreesboro, Arkansas?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Murfreesboro, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murfreesboro, Arkansas?

About 20.7% of people in Murfreesboro, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murfreesboro, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Murfreesboro, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 275 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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