Murfreesboro, NC Demographics

A map of Murfreesboro's Population by Race

Murfreesboro, North Carolina has an estimated population of 3,170, a large increase from the 2,619 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.5% Black, 28.3% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. 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 more diverse than North Carolina 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 60.0% in 2020 and 62.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Murfreesboro is ranked the 252nd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 274th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Murfreesboro's White Population

897 residents of Murfreesboro, or 28.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Murfreesboro is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Murfreesboro ranks 687th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murfreesboro's White population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Murfreesboro's population has decreased from 35.9% to 28.3%.

Murfreesboro is less White than neighboring Como (68.3% White), Severn (73.4% White), Conway (34.1% White), Milwaukee (64% White), and Woodland (39.8% White).

Murfreesboro's Black Population

1,663 residents of Murfreesboro, or 52.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Murfreesboro is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Murfreesboro ranks 67th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murfreesboro's Black population has grown by an estimated 23.6%. Black residents' share of Murfreesboro's population has increased from 51.4% to 52.5%.

Murfreesboro is more Black than neighboring Como (9.8% Black), Severn (17.1% Black), Conway (51.9% Black), Milwaukee (0% Black), and Woodland (48.9% Black).

Murfreesboro's Asian Population

22 residents of Murfreesboro, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Murfreesboro is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Murfreesboro ranks 344th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murfreesboro's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Asian residents' share of Murfreesboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Murfreesboro is more Asian than neighboring Como (0% Asian), Severn (0% Asian), Conway (0% Asian), Milwaukee (0% Asian), and Woodland (0% Asian).

Murfreesboro's Hispanic Population

466 residents of Murfreesboro, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Murfreesboro is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Murfreesboro ranks 261st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murfreesboro's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 113.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Murfreesboro's population has increased from 8.3% to 14.7%.

Murfreesboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Como (0% Hispanic), Severn (0% Hispanic), Conway (10.9% Hispanic), Milwaukee (8.6% Hispanic), and Woodland (6.8% Hispanic).

Murfreesboro's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Murfreesboro, or 0.3% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Murfreesboro ranks 214th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murfreesboro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Murfreesboro's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Murfreesboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Severn (0% Native American/Other), and Woodland (0% Native American/Other). Murfreesboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Como (1.6% Native American/Other), Conway (0.7% Native American/Other), and Milwaukee (15.1% Native American/Other).

Murfreesboro's Multiracial Population

113 residents of Murfreesboro, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Murfreesboro is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Murfreesboro ranks 625th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Murfreesboro's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Murfreesboro's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.6%.

Murfreesboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Conway (2.3% Multiracial). Murfreesboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Como (20.3% Multiracial), Severn (9.5% Multiracial), Milwaukee (12.2% Multiracial), and Woodland (4.4% 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.