Murfreesboro is a city located in Rutherford County Tennessee. Murfreesboro has a 2024 population of 169,321. It is also the county seat of Rutherford County. Murfreesboro is currently growing at a rate of 2.35% annually and its population has increased by 10.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 153,757 in 2020.
The average household income in Murfreesboro is $93,961 with a poverty rate of 11.55%. The median age in Murfreesboro is 31.5 years: 30.1 years for males, and 33 years for females.
Murfreesboro is a city located in the state of Tennessee. It is located in Rutherford County, where it is the county seat. Murfreesboro is the site of Middle Tennessee State University, one of the largest universities in the state, with a student population of over 22,000.
Murfreesboro was once named one of the best places to live in the country, and the population reflects this, as it has continuously grown since the city’s incorporation in the early 19th century.
Murfreesboro has seen its population grow at a rapid rate throughout its history. By 1950, more than 13,000 residents were living here. This number had doubled by 1970. Since 1910, growth rate percentages have been in the double digits and show no sign slowing down. Since the last census was taken in 2010, the population has already grown by over 21%, indicating that this city is well on its way to surpassing 200,000 residents in the near future.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Murfreesboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105,671 | 68.85% |
| Black or African American | 27,340 | 17.81% |
| Two or more races | 11,088 | 7.22% |
| Asian | 5,469 | 3.56% |
| Other race | 3,357 | 2.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 405 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 157 | 0.1% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 57,399 | 2.6 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Married | 25,700 | 3.28 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Non Family | 21,986 | 1.53 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Female | 7,126 | 3.17 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Male | 2,587 | 3.35 | 31.2 | 68.8 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
53.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,187 | 3.39% |
| Associates Degree | 7,493 | 7.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25,120 | 26.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,899 | 13.73% |
| High School Graduate | 20,798 | 22.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,564 | 2.73% |
| Some College | 21,853 | 23.27% |
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 | 64,543 | 61,799 | 27,561 |
| Black | 16,710 | 15,824 | 5,827 |
| Hispanic | 5,976 | 4,370 | 1,455 |
| 2+ Races | 4,342 | 3,890 | 1,886 |
| Asian | 3,893 | 3,476 | 1,766 |
| Other Race | 1,950 | 1,466 | 369 |
| Islander | 190 | 190 | 150 |
| Native American | 60 | 38 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 78.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,130 | $68,702 | $43,673 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,917 | $72,419 | $58,715 |
| High School Graduate | $37,826 | $43,179 | $32,723 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,740 | $36,033 | $35,430 |
| Overall | $46,731 | $55,095 | $41,427 |
| Some College | $43,747 | $52,636 | $37,094 |
$46,731
Average Earnings
$55,095
Average Male
$41,427
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.87% of Murfreesboro residents speak only English, while 11.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97,984 | 10,120 | 10.33% |
| Black | 26,072 | 3,720 | 14.27% |
| Multiple | 10,806 | 1,535 | 14.21% |
| Hispanic | 11,178 | 1,406 | 12.58% |
| Asian | 5,418 | 369 | 6.81% |
| Other | 3,335 | 325 | 9.75% |
| Native | 137 | 35 | 25.55% |
11.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.94%
Male Poverty Rate
12.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Murfreesboro is Native, with 25.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Murfreesboro is Asian, with 6.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.96% |
| High School | 11.03% |
| Some College | 8.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.95% |
| Female Employed | 8.26% |
| Male Employed | 6.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,863 | $112,272 |
| Households | $70,451 | $93,961 |
| Married Families | $110,246 | $130,329 |
| Non Families | $48,617 | $61,038 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7,177
Number of Veterans
6,554
Male Veterans
623
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,495 |
| Vietnam | 1,792 |
| First Gulf War | 1,750 |
| Korea | 240 |
| World War II | 201 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,387 |
| 75+ | 1,307 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,256 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,136 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,091 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,552 | 6.64% |
| Black | 1,161 | 5.39% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 3.94% |
| 2+ Races | 284 | 4.64% |
| Asian | 120 | 2.74% |
| Other Race | 60 | 2.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
51.3%
Born in Murfreesboro
92.96%
Native Born
7.04%
Foreign Born
3.73%
Non Citizen
3.31%
Naturalized
92.96% of Murfreesboro residents were born in the United States, with 51.3% having been born in Tennessee. 3.73% 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 | 188,776 | 3,891 | 2.1% |
| 2028 | 184,885 | 3,891 | 2.15% |
| 2027 | 180,994 | 3,891 | 2.2% |
| 2026 | 177,103 | 3,891 | 2.25% |
| 2025 | 173,212 | 3,891 | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 169,321 | 3,891 | 2.35% |
| 2023 | 165,430 | 3,028 | 1.86% |
| 2022 | 162,402 | 5,731 | 3.66% |
| 2021 | 156,671 | 2,914 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 153,757 | 6,922 | 4.71% |
| 2019 | 146,835 | 5,326 | 3.76% |
| 2018 | 141,509 | 5,196 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 136,313 | 4,783 | 3.64% |
| 2016 | 131,530 | 5,504 | 4.37% |
| 2015 | 126,026 | 5,164 | 4.27% |
| 2014 | 120,862 | 3,781 | 3.23% |
| 2013 | 117,081 | 2,924 | 2.56% |
| 2012 | 114,157 | 2,259 | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 111,898 | 2,340 | 2.14% |
| 2010 | 109,558 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 68,816 | 23,894 | 53.19% |
| 1990 | 44,922 | 12,077 | 36.77% |
| 1980 | 32,845 | 6,485 | 24.6% |
| 1970 | 26,360 | 7,369 | 38.8% |
| 1960 | 18,991 | 5,939 | 45.5% |
| 1950 | 13,052 | 3,557 | 37.46% |
| 1940 | 9,495 | 1,502 | 18.79% |
| 1930 | 7,993 | 2,626 | 48.93% |
| 1920 | 5,367 | 688 | 14.7% |
| 1910 | 4,679 | 680 | 17% |
| 1900 | 3,999 | 260 | 6.95% |
| 1890 | 3,739 | -61 | -1.61% |
| 1880 | 3,800 | 298 | 8.51% |
| 1870 | 3,502 | 641 | 22.4% |
| 1860 | 2,861 | -185,915 | -98.48% |