Town · North Carolina
Murfreesboro, North Carolina
Murfreesboro, town, in Hertford County, North Carolina. Murfreesboro had 2,242 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 14.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,619 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,170 (±494). GEOID 3745640.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,242
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,619 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,170 ±494
Median household income
$39,914
±$7,247 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$158,600
±$10,061 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,079
±$142 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Murfreesboro and what county is it in?
Murfreesboro is a town in Hertford County, North Carolina. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 1,154 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 2,242 people lived in Murfreesboro on July 1, 2025, down 14.2% since 2020, while North Carolina grew 7.2%. The 2020 Census counted 2,619 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,170 (±494).
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Hertford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,170 ±494 | 19,908 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,111 ±220 | 8,285 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.29 | 2.20 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,338 ±237 | 9,816 | no clear change |
Murfreesboro's population since 2000
From 2,045 in 2000 to 2,242 in 2025: up 9.6%. 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 25.7 years old; 28.3% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 52.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.3%.
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Hertford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.7 ±8.5 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.3% ±5.1 pts | 19.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9% ±4.1 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±5.4 pts | 48.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.7% ±8.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.3% ±5.5 pts | 32.2% | −16.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 52.5% ±7.9 pts | 55.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±2.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.2% ±5.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.8% ±4.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±1.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7% ±3.7 pts | 20.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3% ±2.9 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.2% ±9.4 pts | 84.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.7% ±8.0 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.7% ±4.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.4% ±7.9 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4% ±3.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 1,111 households earn less than $39,914 a year (±$7,247), against $45,537 in Hertford County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $46,792 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 39.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Hertford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,914 ±$7,247 | $45,537 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $51,748 ±$6,341 | $68,190 | – |
| Per capita income | $18,817 ±$2,986 | $28,886 | −$6,949 |
| People below the poverty line | 39.5% ±12.5 pts | 22.9% | +16.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 57.8% ±17.5 pts | 36.4% | +31.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 34.7% ±7.9 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% ±3.8 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0% ±5.8 pts | 82.8% | – |
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 54.1% of Murfreesboro's occupied homes and renters 45.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,600 by its owner (±$10,061). The median renter pays $1,079 a month including utilities, and 65.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Hertford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,600 ±$10,061 | $119,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,079 ±$142 | $844 | +$197 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 65.9% ±16.5 pts | 56.1% | +30.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,246 ±$350 | $1,285 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.1% ±8.0 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.9% ±8.0 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,338 ±237 | 9,816 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1% ±6.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.2% ±8.7 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±2.0 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±3.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.1% ±6.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±3.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
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?
75.3% of Murfreesboro's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes.
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Hertford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.2% ±6.8 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±5.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.3% ±11.6 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4% ±4.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.8% ±7.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 7.1% ±5.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.7% ±1.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min ±3.9 | 26.5 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; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.01Hertford County | 3,557 | $52,333 |
| Tract 9501.02Hertford County | 2,878 | $32,257 |
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 North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Murfreesboro is the 7,284th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 248th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Murfreesboro ranks 388th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 248th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 330th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 141st | 443 |
| Median household income | 388th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 423rd | 443 |
| Median home value | 363rd | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 171st | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 13th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 160th | 421 |
| Median age | 431st | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 339th | 443 |
| Travel time to work | 186th | 439 |
Murfreesboro's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, 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?
15 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.