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 $71,117 with a poverty rate of 35.82%. The median age in Murfreesboro is 31.6 years: 21.8 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murfreesboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,443 | 51.28% |
| White | 1,172 | 41.65% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 2.56% |
| Native American | 48 | 1.71% |
| Other race | 40 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 29 | 1.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.36% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,077 | 2.18 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Non Family | 465 | 1.01 | 48 | 52 |
| Married | 307 | 3.27 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Female | 279 | 2.95 | 20.1 | 79.9 |
| Male | 26 | 2.12 | 100 | 0 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
51.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 176 | 11.17% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 6.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 310 | 19.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 186 | 11.8% |
| High School Graduate | 367 | 23.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 2.54% |
| Some College | 390 | 24.75% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 706 | 632 | 187 |
| White | 663 | 626 | 285 |
| Hispanic | 165 | 61 | 24 |
| Other Race | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 24 |
| Asian | 18 | 17 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 88.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,286 | $44,848 | $49,643 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,650 | $65,750 | $61,200 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,378 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,652 | $44,811 | $36,094 |
| Some College | $37,083 | $36,791 | $58,125 |
$42,652
Average Earnings
$44,811
Average Male
$36,094
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.71% of Murfreesboro residents speak only English, while 8.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,162 | 534 | 45.96% |
| Hispanic | 322 | 240 | 74.53% |
| Multiple | 63 | 40 | 63.49% |
| White | 764 | 24 | 3.14% |
| Asian | 18 | 1 | 5.56% |
35.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.2%
Male Poverty Rate
36.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murfreesboro is Hispanic, with 74.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murfreesboro is White, with 3.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72.69% |
| High School | 36.24% |
| Some College | 9.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 27.77% |
| Male Employed | 10.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,500 | $65,376 |
| Households | $43,504 | $71,117 |
| Married Families | $105,139 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,350 | $78,440 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
26.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
104
Number of Veterans
101
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 6.1% |
| Black | 33 | 3.13% |
| Islander | 10 | 100% |
| Native American | 3 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
61.94%
Born in Murfreesboro
92.32%
Native Born
7.68%
Foreign Born
7.64%
Non Citizen
0.04%
Naturalized
92.32% of Murfreesboro residents were born in the United States, with 61.94% having been born in North Carolina. 7.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
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% |