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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Murfreesboro

North Carolina · 2,045 residents · 2.27 sq mi
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Murfreesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,716. Population has fallen 23% since 1990, a loss of 605 residents. Median home value is $70,500. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,045
−23%since 1990
from 2,650 in 1990
1990 – 2025
901 / sq mi
−23%since 1990
from 1,167 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.3
+47%since 1990
from 29.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Murfreesboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,716
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,654 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,054
+92%since 1990
from $8,905 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$414
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
64.7%
−10.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
35.3% rent
2.4
−8%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59%(1,564)
Black36.1%(957)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian4%(107)
Diversity Score65.2%(1,728)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(1,216)
Black37.2%(761)
Hispanic / Latino2%(41)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score62.1%(1,270)
62
−5%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.0%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−19%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murfreesboro, North Carolina?

Murfreesboro, North Carolina has about 2,045 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Murfreesboro, North Carolina?

The typical household in Murfreesboro, North Carolina earns about $29,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murfreesboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Murfreesboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $70,500, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Murfreesboro, North Carolina?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Murfreesboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murfreesboro, North Carolina?

About 18.6% of people in Murfreesboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murfreesboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Murfreesboro, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 605 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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