Census tract · Rutherford County
Census Tract 421.02, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Census Tract 421.02, GEOID 47149042102, in Rutherford County, Tennessee, mostly within Murfreesboro (88% of its census blocks). 4,459 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,189); the 2020 Census counted 4,942.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,459
±1,189 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,942
Median household income
$49,900
±$11,965 (90% margin)
Rutherford County: $85,470
Median home value
$279,200
±$38,635 (90% margin)
Rutherford County: $382,600
Median gross rent
$1,431
±$162 (90% margin)
Rutherford County: $1,502
Where is Census Tract 421.02?
Census Tract 421.02 is one of 64 census tracts in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It covers 1.32 square miles of land, 3,741 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 47149042102, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | 88% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 421.02: Tract 411.02 ($79,536), Tract 414.07 ($71,211), Tract 415, Tract 416.01 ($46,350), Tract 419 ($54,310), Tract 420 ($59,598) and Tract 421.01 ($61,299). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 421.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 421.02's population at 4,459 (±1,189) in 1,703 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,942 residents and 2,157 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 421.02 | Murfreesboro |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,459 ±1,189 | 161,445 |
| Households | 1,703 ±346 | 60,683 |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.36 | 2.59 |
| Housing units | 2,077 ±295 | 66,400 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 421.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 421.02 is 27.2 years old; 16.5% are under 18 and 7.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 33.8%. 19.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 421.02 | Murfreesboro |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.2 ±4.2 | 31.6 |
| Under 18 years | 16.5% ±5.9 pts | 23.3% |
| 65 years and over | 7.7% ±2.5 pts | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 33.8% ±15.8 pts | 9.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.2% ±13.5 pts | 62.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.1% ±6.4 pts | 16.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.3 pts | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±4.4 pts | 6.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 19.3% ±10.4 pts | 8.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.5% ±15.6 pts | 13.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±3.4 pts | 5.8% |
| With a disability | 15.2% ±6.9 pts | 12.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 31.1% ±16.2 pts | 8.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.3% ±10.4 pts | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.5% ±7.9 pts | 43.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±5.3 pts | 15.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.8% ±9.7 pts | 80.5% |
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 Census Tract 421.02 earn?
Half of the 1,703 households in Census Tract 421.02 earn less than $49,900 a year (±$11,965), against $85,470 across Rutherford County: 58th highest of the county's 62 tracts with a reliable estimate. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 421.02 | Murfreesboro |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,900 ±$11,965 | $80,108 |
| Mean household income | $71,855 ±$11,596 | $103,084 |
| Per capita income | $29,363 ±$5,578 | $39,784 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5% ±7.6 pts | 8.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 5.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.1% ±6.4 pts | 6.6% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% ±8.5 pts | 97.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3% ±9.0 pts | 93.4% |
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 Census Tract 421.02?
Owners occupy 30.5% of Census Tract 421.02's occupied homes and renters 69.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $279,200 by its owner (±$38,635). The median renter pays $1,431 a month including utilities, and 42.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 421.02 | Murfreesboro |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $279,200 ±$38,635 | $402,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,431 ±$162 | $1,481 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.3% ±17.5 pts | 39.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,404 ±$399 | $1,907 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 30.5% ±7.6 pts | 52.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 69.5% ±7.6 pts | 47.6% |
| Housing units | 2,077 ±295 | 66,400 |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.9% ±11.8 pts | 52.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.7% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.9 pts | 5.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.5% ±6.2 pts | 27.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4% ±4.4 pts | 2.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.5% ±9.0 pts | 3.5% |
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 Census Tract 421.02 get to work?
68.5% of Census Tract 421.02's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 421.02 | Murfreesboro |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.6% ±9.0 pts | 72.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±5.8 pts | 4.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 68.5% ±11.8 pts | 71.6% |
| Carpooled | 14.2% ±11.0 pts | 9.8% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.3% |
| Walked | 2.5% ±4.0 pts | 1.2% |
| Worked from home | 12.1% ±6.7 pts | 16.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min ±3.6 | 26.7 min |
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
How does Census Tract 421.02 compare with the other tracts in Rutherford County?
Among Rutherford County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 421.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Rutherford County | In Murfreesboro |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45th of 64 | 26th of 34 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 64 | 10th of 34 |
| Median household income | 58th of 62 | 30th of 33 |
| Per capita income | 50th of 64 | 27th of 34 |
| Median home value | 55th of 63 | 29th of 33 |
| Median gross rent | 41st of 61 | 21st of 33 |
| Poverty rate | 20th of 30 | 12th of 16 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57th of 63 | 33rd of 33 |
| Median age | 61st of 64 | 31st of 34 |
| Owner-occupied share | 56th of 61 | 28th of 32 |
The tracts next to it on Rutherford County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 419 | 55th | $54,310±$13,264 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 414.05 | 56th | $51,693±$3,438 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 414.04 | 57th | $51,250±$9,634 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 421.02 | 58th | $49,900±$11,965 |
| Tract 417 | 59th | $49,854±$12,337 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 414.06 | 60th | $46,731±$21,199 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 416.01 | 61st | $46,350±$12,219 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 421.02?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 421.02 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections