Murfreesboro is a town located in Hertford County North Carolina. Murfreesboro has a 2024 population of 2,325. Murfreesboro is currently declining at a rate of -1.94% annually and its population has decreased by -7.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,509 in 2020.
The average household income in Murfreesboro is $69,305 with a poverty rate of 31.79%. The median age in Murfreesboro is 29.1 years: 24.9 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murfreesboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,467 | 56.16% |
| White | 985 | 37.71% |
| Two or more races | 101 | 3.87% |
| Other race | 43 | 1.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 972 | 2.22 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Non Family | 433 | 1.03 | 48 | 52 |
| Female | 287 | 3.56 | 28.2 | 71.8 |
| Married | 243 | 2.79 | 84 | 16 |
| Male | 9 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
51.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 163 | 11.1% |
| Associates Degree | 112 | 7.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 243 | 16.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 214 | 14.58% |
| High School Graduate | 349 | 23.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.48% |
| Some College | 380 | 25.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 725 | 670 | 305 |
| Black | 673 | 559 | 152 |
| Other Race | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,910 | $42,333 | $39,922 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,715 | $57,245 | $59,440 |
| High School Graduate | $23,125 | $42,708 | $21,691 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,230 | $48,611 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $36,280 | $47,756 | $28,929 |
$41,230
Average Earnings
$48,611
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.98% of Murfreesboro residents speak only English, while 1.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,114 | 468 | 42.01% |
| White | 882 | 125 | 14.17% |
| Multiple | 92 | 88 | 95.65% |
| Asian | 6 | 1 | 16.67% |
31.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.91%
Male Poverty Rate
36.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murfreesboro is Multiple, with 95.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murfreesboro is White, with 14.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.53% |
| High School | 26.07% |
| Some College | 15.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 21.88% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,759 | $64,205 |
| Households | $42,685 | $69,305 |
| Married Families | $109,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,230 | $75,217 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.1%
Male Marriage Rate
19.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
121
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 7.89% |
| Black | 36 | 3.34% |
| Islander | 10 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 40.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.4%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.46%
Born in Murfreesboro
98.58%
Native Born
1.42%
Foreign Born
0.8%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
98.58% of Murfreesboro residents were born in the United States, with 67.46% having been born in North Carolina. 0.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,095 | -46 | -2.15% |
| 2028 | 2,141 | -46 | -2.1% |
| 2027 | 2,187 | -46 | -2.06% |
| 2026 | 2,233 | -46 | -2.02% |
| 2025 | 2,279 | -46 | -1.98% |
| 2024 | 2,325 | -46 | -1.94% |
| 2023 | 2,371 | -19 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 2,390 | -86 | -3.47% |
| 2021 | 2,476 | -33 | -1.32% |
| 2020 | 2,509 | -396 | -13.63% |
| 2019 | 2,905 | -90 | -3.01% |
| 2018 | 2,995 | -87 | -2.82% |
| 2017 | 3,082 | -44 | -1.41% |
| 2016 | 3,126 | 29 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 3,097 | 19 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 3,078 | 128 | 4.34% |
| 2013 | 2,950 | 25 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 2,925 | 28 | 0.97% |
| 2011 | 2,897 | 68 | 2.4% |
| 2010 | 2,829 | 0 | 0% |