City · Arkansas
Murfreesboro, Arkansas
Murfreesboro, city, in Pike County, Arkansas. Murfreesboro had 1,443 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,495 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,819 (±307). GEOID 0548290.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,443
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,495 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,819 ±307
Median household income
$53,264
±$23,510 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$119,300
±$35,555 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$521
±$68 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Murfreesboro and what county is it in?
Murfreesboro is a city in Pike County, Arkansas. It covers 3.7 square miles of land, 407 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Murfreesboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,443 people lived in Murfreesboro on July 1, 2025, down 3.6% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020 Census counted 1,495 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,819 (±307).
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,819 ±307 | 10,115 | no clear change |
| Households | 769 ±134 | 4,082 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.26 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 865 ±143 | 5,324 | no clear change |
Murfreesboro's population since 2000
From 1,764 in 2000 to 1,443 in 2025: down 18.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Murfreesboro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Murfreesboro?
The median resident of Murfreesboro is 42.0 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 25.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.8%.
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 ±9.0 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% ±6.1 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.1% ±6.4 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Male | 46.0% ±5.6 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.2% ±5.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.6% ±6.9 pts | 83.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±4.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±5.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6% ±4.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2% ±4.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±3.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| With a disability | 23.1% ±6.4 pts | 19.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±4.3 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4% ±4.3 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.7% ±7.7 pts | 19.1% | +9.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±5.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.9% ±4.4 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±2.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Murfreesboro earn?
Half of Murfreesboro's 769 households earn less than $53,264 a year (±$23,510), against $49,269 in Pike County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $38,250 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,264 ±$23,510 | $49,269 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,672 ±$18,112 | $72,456 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,043 ±$7,111 | $30,240 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.7% ±8.6 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.9% ±17.0 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.4% ±7.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.3% ±6.5 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.5% ±6.9 pts | 83.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Murfreesboro?
Owners occupy 70.6% of Murfreesboro's occupied homes and renters 29.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $119,300 by its owner (±$35,555). The median renter pays $521 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $119,300 ±$35,555 | $121,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $521 ±$68 | $686 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.7% ±21.0 pts | 48.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,079 ±$69 | $1,110 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.6% ±9.2 pts | 75.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.4% ±9.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Housing units | 865 ±143 | 5,324 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.2% ±9.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.8% ±6.9 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.6% ±4.4 pts | 26.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.8% ±4.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Murfreesboro work and get to work?
86.2% of Murfreesboro's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes.
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.6% ±7.5 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±4.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.2% ±7.7 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8% ±6.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±3.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min ±4.4 | 29.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Murfreesboro?
No census tract lies mostly in Murfreesboro; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9535Pike County | 4,217 | $47,289 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Murfreesboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Murfreesboro compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Murfreesboro is the 8,871st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 160th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Murfreesboro ranks 85th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 160th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 138th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 154th | 197 |
| Median household income | 85th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 71st | 197 |
| Median home value | 127th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 182nd | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 73rd | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 84th | 189 |
| Median age | 51st | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 58th | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 74th | 197 |
Murfreesboro's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Murfreesboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Murfreesboro?
21 of the 57 figures for Murfreesboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Murfreesboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Murfreesboro.