Murfreesboro is a city located in Pike County Arkansas. Murfreesboro has a 2024 population of 1,498. It is also the county seat of Pike County. Murfreesboro is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,496 in 2020.
The average household income in Murfreesboro is $49,565 with a poverty rate of 28.73%. The median age in Murfreesboro is 44 years: 42.7 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murfreesboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,366 | 80.21% |
| Black or African American | 218 | 12.8% |
| Two or more races | 109 | 6.4% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 698 | 2.32 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Married | 301 | 3.11 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Non Family | 276 | 1.2 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Female | 63 | 2.87 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Male | 58 | 3 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
3
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
67.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 9.33% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 7.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 124 | 10.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 5.95% |
| High School Graduate | 465 | 38.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 4.29% |
| Some College | 295 | 24.36% |
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 | 995 | 856 | 172 |
| Black | 138 | 118 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 60 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 47 | 23 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 43.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $11,985 | $0 | $11,838 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,778 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,316 | $41,094 | $26,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,750 | $31,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,270 | $43,984 | $23,500 |
| Some College | $30,682 | $51,667 | $24,500 |
$31,270
Average Earnings
$43,984
Average Male
$23,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.54% of Murfreesboro residents speak only English, while 3.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,291 | 272 | 21.07% |
| Black | 198 | 181 | 91.41% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 13 | 16.46% |
| Multiple | 109 | 13 | 11.93% |
28.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.57%
Male Poverty Rate
32.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murfreesboro is Black, with 91.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murfreesboro is Multiple, with 11.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 40.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.75% |
| Some College | 22.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Employed | 15.32% |
| Male Employed | 9.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,810 | $61,724 |
| Households | $37,206 | $49,565 |
| Married Families | $63,482 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,688 | $29,839 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
102
Number of Veterans
93
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 7.47% |
| Black | 12 | 7.36% |
| Other Race | 6 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 11.32% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 4.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
69.82%
Born in Murfreesboro
96.65%
Native Born
3.35%
Foreign Born
1%
Non Citizen
2.35%
Naturalized
96.65% of Murfreesboro residents were born in the United States, with 69.82% having been born in Arkansas. 1% 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 | 1,502 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2028 | 1,501 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 1,500 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,500 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2025 | 1,499 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 1,498 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,498 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 1,492 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 1,489 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 1,496 | -89 | -5.62% |
| 2019 | 1,585 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 1,579 | -10 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 1,589 | -17 | -1.06% |
| 2016 | 1,606 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 1,605 | -22 | -1.35% |
| 2014 | 1,627 | -19 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 1,646 | -19 | -1.14% |
| 2012 | 1,665 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,665 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,668 | 0 | 0% |