City · Tennessee
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, city, in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Murfreesboro had 171,178 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 152,769 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 161,445 (±77). GEOID 4751560.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
171,178
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 152,769 · ACS 2020-2024: 161,445 ±77
Median household income
$80,108
±$2,209 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$402,100
±$9,124 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,481
±$41 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Murfreesboro and what county is it in?
Murfreesboro is a city in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It covers 64.5 square miles of land, 2,367 residents per square mile in 2020.
Murfreesboro is in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 171,178 people lived in Murfreesboro on July 1, 2025, up 12.0% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 152,769 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 161,445 (±77).
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 161,445 ±77 | 360,646 | +25,079 |
| Households | 60,683 ±1,121 | 129,431 | +10,488 |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.05 | 2.75 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 66,400 ±943 | 138,929 | +12,404 |
Murfreesboro's population since 2000
From 68,816 in 2000 to 171,178 in 2025: up 148.7%. 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 31.6 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 10.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.2%. 8.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6 ±0.6 | 34.2 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±0.8 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.6% ±0.6 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±0.7 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.7% ±1.0 pts | 12.2% | +2.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.9% ±1.5 pts | 63.7% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.2% ±1.1 pts | 14.7% | −2.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±0.5 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±0.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.8% ±1.1 pts | 10.9% | +2.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.4% ±1.4 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±0.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1% ±1.0 pts | 11.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8% ±1.2 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3% ±0.9 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.0% ±1.7 pts | 35.8% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.3% ±1.1 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.5% ±1.8 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±0.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 60,683 households earn less than $80,108 a year (±$2,209), against $85,470 in Rutherford County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $76,307 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,108 ±$2,209 | $85,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,084 ±$2,801 | $105,834 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,784 ±$1,159 | $39,158 | +$2,089 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8% ±1.0 pts | 9.3% | −5.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.2% ±1.4 pts | 10.7% | −11.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.6% ±1.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±0.7 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4% ±1.2 pts | 93.8% | – |
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 52.4% of Murfreesboro's occupied homes and renters 47.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $402,100 by its owner (±$9,124). The median renter pays $1,481 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $402,100 ±$9,124 | $382,600 | +$109,195 |
| Median gross rent | $1,481 ±$41 | $1,502 | +$186 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7% ±3.1 pts | 39.7% | +4.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,907 ±$61 | $1,745 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.4% ±1.6 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.6% ±1.6 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 66,400 ±943 | 138,929 | +12,404 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% ±1.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.8% ±1.5 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.3% ±0.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 27.7% ±1.7 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.1% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 many new homes is Murfreesboro building?
Builders took permits for 1,529 new housing units in Murfreesboro in 2025 (989 in single-family houses), 8.9 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Murfreesboro work and get to work?
71.6% of Murfreesboro's workers drive alone and 16.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Murfreesboro | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.9% ±1.2 pts | 71.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±0.8 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.6% ±1.8 pts | 73.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8% ±1.2 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.2% ±1.4 pts | 15.0% | +11.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min ±1.0 | 28.1 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?
27 census tracts lie mostly in Murfreesboro, and 11 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $46,350 (Tract 416.01) to $149,368 (Tract 413.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 409.08Rutherford County | 8,551 | $64,292 |
| Tract 409.07Rutherford County | 11,453 | $93,050 |
| Tract 408.08Rutherford County | 13,693 | $131,129 |
| Tract 413.01Rutherford County | 7,172 | $149,368 |
| Tract 409.06Rutherford County | 8,544 | $92,217 |
| Tract 409.11Rutherford County | 7,747 | $118,880 |
| Tract 414.01Rutherford County | 6,147 | $93,594 |
| Tract 409.09Rutherford County | 6,617 | $86,015 |
| Tract 417Rutherford County | 5,278 | $49,854 |
| Tract 413.02Rutherford County | 5,197 | $101,923 |
| Tract 409.04Rutherford County | 5,887 | $96,135 |
| Tract 421.01Rutherford County | 5,642 | $61,299 |
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 Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Murfreesboro is the 156th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Murfreesboro ranks 64th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 33rd | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd | 289 |
| Median household income | 64th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 67th | 289 |
| Median home value | 33rd | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 31st | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 185th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st | 276 |
| Median age | 277th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 244th | 289 |
| Work from home | 47th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 110th | 288 |
Murfreesboro's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, 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?
3 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.