Murfreesboro, TN

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2024 Population

161,445

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

31.6

0.637% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.76%

12.6% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$80,108

5.07% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$402,100

10.1% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

89,525

2.91% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Murfreesboro, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.5% of the residents in Murfreesboro, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Murfreesboro, TN are Middle Tennessee State University (6,414 degrees awarded in 2024), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro (425 degrees), and Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro (143 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Murfreesboro, TN was $402,100, and the homeownership rate was 52.4%.

Most people in Murfreesboro, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Murfreesboro, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Murfreesboro, TN is home to a population of 161k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.79% of Murfreesboro, TN residents were born outside of the country (14.2k people).

In 2024, there were 3.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Murfreesboro, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.17k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2024 Citizenship

95.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.5% of Murfreesboro, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Murfreesboro, TN was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Murfreesboro, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Murfreesboro, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 2.41k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
26.2k ± 1.84k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
9.17k ± 1.17k

9.73%

Hispanic Population

15.7k people

9.73% of the people in Murfreesboro, TN are hispanic (15.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Murfreesboro, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
95,077 ± 7,519 people
Guatemala
31,959 ± 4,379 people
Honduras
26,792 ± 4,011 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 95,077 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 31,959 and Honduras with 26,792.

Foreign-Born Population

8.79%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

14.2k people

8.92%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.1k people

As of 2024, 8.79% of Murfreesboro, TN residents (14.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Murfreesboro, TN was 8.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Murfreesboro, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,333 ± 499
Vietnam
1,883 ± 274
Gulf War (1990s)
1,405 ± 351

Murfreesboro, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Murfreesboro, TN.

Health

91.2% of the population of Murfreesboro, TN has health coverage, with 56.4% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 7.51% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 30.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.8%

Uninsured

56.4%

Employer Coverage

12.2%

Medicaid

7.51%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.57%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Murfreesboro, TN declined by 0.852% from 8.87% to 8.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Murfreesboro, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Murfreesboro, TN employs 89.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Murfreesboro, TN were Health Care & Social Assistance (12,003 people), Retail Trade (10,392 people), and Educational Services (9,239 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($92,466), Utilities ($81,594), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,759).

Employment

Occupations

89.5k

2024 Value

± 3,204

2.91%

1 Year growth

± 4.97%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Murfreesboro, TN grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 87k employees to 89.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Murfreesboro, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,008 people), Management Occupations (10,218 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,799 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Murfreesboro, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

89.5k

2024 Value

± 3,204

2.91%

1 Year growth

± 4.97%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Murfreesboro, TN grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 87k employees to 89.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Murfreesboro, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,003 people), Retail Trade (10,392 people), and Educational Services (9,239 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Murfreesboro, TN, though some of these residents may live in Murfreesboro, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,259

Median earning men ± $1,783

$41,880

Median earning women ± $1,977

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,360), Public Administration ($66,420), and Wholesale Trade ($65,579).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,129), Public Administration ($53,241), and Construction ($50,709).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Murfreesboro, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Murfreesboro, TN awarded 7,033 degrees. The student population of Murfreesboro, TN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 10,024 male students and 11,619 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Murfreesboro, TN are White (4,667 and 68.5%), Black or African American (1,007 and 14.8%), Hispanic or Latino (522 and 7.66%), and Asian (284 and 4.17%).

The largest universities in Murfreesboro, TN by number of degrees awarded are Middle Tennessee State University (6,414 and 91.2%), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro (425 and 6.04%), and Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro (143 and 2.03%).

The most popular majors in Murfreesboro, TN are General Business Administration & Management (507 and 7.21%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (402 and 5.72%), and General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (388 and 5.52%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $8,204 for in-state students and $29,512 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Murfreesboro, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 21,643 (46.3% men and 53.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 21,643 students enrolled in Murfreesboro, TN, 46.3% men and 53.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,525 records, of which 52.8% were women and 47.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
402 degrees awarded
General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
388 degrees awarded
General Psychology
277 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Murfreesboro, TN was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 402 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Murfreesboro, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Middle Tennessee State University
6,414 degrees awarded
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
425 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro
143 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Middle Tennessee State University with 6,414 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 3,123 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Murfreesboro, TN, which is 0.799 times less than the 3,910 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,667 degrees mean that there were 4.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,007 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,204) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,062) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,260) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Murfreesboro, TN was $402,100 in 2024, which is 1.21 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $365,100 to $402,100, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Murfreesboro, TN is 52.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Murfreesboro, TN have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Murfreesboro, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$402,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,124

$31,783

Median Property Taxes

±$1,595

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Murfreesboro, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Murfreesboro, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.4%

Homeownership

2024

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 52.4% of the housing units in Murfreesboro, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Murfreesboro, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,108

Median Household Income

± $2,209

60.7k

Number of Households

± 2,472

In 2024, the median household income of the 60.7k households in Murfreesboro, TN grew to $80,108 from the previous year's value of $76,241.

The following chart displays the households in Murfreesboro, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Murfreesboro, TN is from Tennessee.

0.457

2024 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.459

2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2024, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.505% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (71.6%)
Worked At Home (16.2%)
Carpooled (9.77%)

In 2024, 71.6% of workers in Murfreesboro, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.2%) and those who carpooled to work (9.77%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Murfreesboro, TN have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.31% of the workforce in Murfreesboro, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Murfreesboro, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Murfreesboro, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Murfreesboro, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.76% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Murfreesboro, TN (13.8k out of 157k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Murfreesboro, TN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.