Murfreesboro, AR Demographics

A map of Murfreesboro's Population by Race

Murfreesboro, Arkansas has an estimated population of 1,819, a large increase from the 1,495 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 6.8% Black, 6.2% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Murfreesboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Murfreesboro has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Murfreesboro, that probability was 27.3% in 2020 and 32.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Murfreesboro is ranked the 159th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Murfreesboro was ranked the 170th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Murfreesboro's White Population

1,485 residents of Murfreesboro, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Murfreesboro is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Murfreesboro ranks 290th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murfreesboro's White population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. White residents' share of Murfreesboro's population has decreased from 84.9% to 81.6%.

Murfreesboro is more White than neighboring McCaskill (26.1% White), and Nashville (44.7% White). Murfreesboro is less White than neighboring Delight (86.2% White), Daisy (86.2% White), and Kirby (94.1% White).

Murfreesboro's Black Population

124 residents of Murfreesboro, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Murfreesboro is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Murfreesboro ranks 227th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murfreesboro's Black population has grown by an estimated 65.3%. Black residents' share of Murfreesboro's population has increased from 5.0% to 6.8%.

Murfreesboro is more Black than neighboring Delight (1.6% Black), Daisy (0% Black), and Kirby (0% Black). Murfreesboro is less Black than neighboring McCaskill (23.9% Black), and Nashville (32.9% Black).

Murfreesboro's Asian Population

0 residents of Murfreesboro, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Murfreesboro is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Murfreesboro ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murfreesboro's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Murfreesboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Murfreesboro is less Asian than neighboring Daisy (5.1% Asian), and Nashville (1.7% Asian).

Murfreesboro's Hispanic Population

112 residents of Murfreesboro, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Murfreesboro is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Murfreesboro ranks 287th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murfreesboro's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 107.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Murfreesboro's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.2%.

Murfreesboro is more Hispanic than neighboring McCaskill (0% Hispanic), Delight (1.3% Hispanic), Daisy (0% Hispanic), and Kirby (0.2% Hispanic). Murfreesboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Nashville (18.2% Hispanic).

Murfreesboro's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Murfreesboro, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Murfreesboro is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Murfreesboro ranks 249th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murfreesboro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Murfreesboro's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Murfreesboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring McCaskill (0% Native American/Other), Daisy (0% Native American/Other), Kirby (0% Native American/Other), and Nashville (0% Native American/Other). Murfreesboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Delight (0.3% Native American/Other).

Murfreesboro's Multiracial Population

96 residents of Murfreesboro, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Murfreesboro is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Murfreesboro ranks 217th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murfreesboro's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Murfreesboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Murfreesboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Nashville (2.4% Multiracial). Murfreesboro is less Multiracial than neighboring McCaskill (50% Multiracial), Delight (10.6% Multiracial), Daisy (8.7% Multiracial), and Kirby (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.