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Murfreesboro

North Carolina · 2,835 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 $37,663. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value is $101,200. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,835
+39%since 2000
from 2,045 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,249 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.5
−36%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Murfreesboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,663
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,716 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,072
+12%since 2000
from $17,054 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(1,216)
Black37.2%(761)
Hispanic / Latino2%(41)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(1,270)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(1,245)
Black50.2%(1,424)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(83)
Asian1%(27)
Other0.6%(16)
Diversity Score67.6%(1,918)
Diversity Score
68
+9%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murfreesboro, North Carolina?

Murfreesboro, North Carolina has about 2,835 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Murfreesboro, North Carolina earns about $37,663 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 $101,200, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Murfreesboro, North Carolina?

About 34.1% 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 27.0% of people in Murfreesboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murfreesboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Murfreesboro, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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