Murfreesboro, NC

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2022 Population

2,612

1.04% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

29.1

14.9% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

31.8%

19.7% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$42,685

6.67% 1-year decline

2022 Median Property Value

$141,200

12.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

942

0.528% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Murfreesboro, NC had a population of 2.61k people with a median age of 29.1 and a median household income of $42,685. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Murfreesboro, NC grew from 2,585 to 2,612, a 1.04% increase and its median household income declined from $45,735 to $42,685, a −6.67% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Murfreesboro, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (56.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (37.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.64%), Other (Hispanic) (1.65%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (0.383%).

None of the households in Murfreesboro, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Murfreesboro, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Murfreesboro, NC are Chowan University (200 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Murfreesboro, NC was $141,200, and the homeownership rate was 51.6%.

Most people in Murfreesboro, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Murfreesboro, NC was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Murfreesboro, NC is home to a population of 2.61k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.42% of Murfreesboro, NC residents were born outside of the country (37 people).

In 2022, there were 1.49 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.47k people) in Murfreesboro, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 985 White (Non-Hispanic) and 95 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.2% of Murfreesboro, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Murfreesboro, NC was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Murfreesboro, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Murfreesboro, NC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.47k ± 184
White (Non-Hispanic)
985 ± 169
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
95 ± 89.4

1.88%

Hispanic Population

49 people

1.88% of the people in Murfreesboro, NC are hispanic (49 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Murfreesboro, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
Honduras
39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

Foreign-Born Population

1.42%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

37 people

2.48%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

64 people

As of 2022, 1.42% of Murfreesboro, NC residents (37 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Murfreesboro, NC was 2.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Murfreesboro, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
59 ± 38
Gulf War (1990s)
24 ± 23
Gulf War (2001-)
20 ± 30

Murfreesboro, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Murfreesboro, NC employs 942 people. The largest industries in Murfreesboro, NC are Educational Services (225 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (126 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (114 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($152,625), Transportation & Warehousing ($152,625), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($70,156).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

942

2022 Value

± 222

−0.528%

1 Year decline

± 32.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Murfreesboro, NC declined at a rate of −0.528%, from 947 employees to 942 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Murfreesboro, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (160 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (111 people), and Management Occupations (80 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Murfreesboro, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in the United States (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

942

2022 Value

± 222

−0.528%

1 Year decline

± 32.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Murfreesboro, NC declined at a rate of −0.528%, from 947 employees to 942 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Murfreesboro, NC, are Educational Services (225 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (126 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (114 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Murfreesboro, NC, though some of these residents may live in Murfreesboro, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,556

Median earning men ± $8,394

$23,138

Median earning women ± $7,084

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($152,625), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,806), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,071).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($70,769), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,984), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,203).

Civics

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North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

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The following chart shows elected senators in the United States over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Murfreesboro, NC awarded 200 degrees. The student population of Murfreesboro, NC in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 524 male students and 362 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Murfreesboro, NC are Black or African American (112 and 58.9%), followed by White (64 and 33.7%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 4.74%), and Two or More Races (5 and 2.63%).

The largest universities in Murfreesboro, NC by number of degrees awarded are Chowan University (200 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Murfreesboro, NC are Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (30 and 15%), General Psychology (26 and 13%), and General Business Administration & Management (18 and 9%).

The median tuition cost in Murfreesboro, NC for private four year colleges is $25,880.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Murfreesboro, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 886 (59.1% men and 40.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 886 students enrolled in Murfreesboro, NC, 59.1% men and 40.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 456 records, of which 38.6% were women and 61.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
30 degrees awarded
General Psychology
26 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
18 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Murfreesboro, NC was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Murfreesboro, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Chowan University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

200 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chowan University with 200 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 95 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Murfreesboro, NC, which is 0.905 times less than the 105 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 112 degrees mean that there were 1.75 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 64 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Murfreesboro, NC was $141,200 in 2022, which is 0.501 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $125,900 to $141,200, a 12.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Murfreesboro, NC is 51.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Murfreesboro, NC have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Murfreesboro, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$141,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$17,127

$502

Median Property Taxes

±$112

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Murfreesboro, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Murfreesboro, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.6%

Homeownership

2022

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 51.6% of the housing units in Murfreesboro, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Murfreesboro, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Murfreesboro, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,685

Median Household Income

± $10,658

972

Number of Households

± 198

In 2022, the median household income of the 972 households in Murfreesboro, NC declined from $42,685 from the previous year's value of $45,735.

The following chart displays the households in Murfreesboro, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Murfreesboro, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (70.5%)
Carpooled (8.05%)
Other (7.83%)

In 2022, 70.5% of workers in Murfreesboro, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.05%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (7.83%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Murfreesboro, NC have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Murfreesboro, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Murfreesboro, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Murfreesboro, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Murfreesboro, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

31.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Murfreesboro, NC (682 out of 2.15k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Murfreesboro, NC is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.5% of the population of Murfreesboro, NC has health coverage, with 31.8% on employee plans, 31.8% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 2.92% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.9% under 18 years, 28.7% between 18 and 34 years, 23.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 36.7% were men and 63.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.47%

Uninsured

31.8%

Employer Coverage

31.8%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

2.92%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Murfreesboro, NC grew by 31.3% from 5.69% to 7.47%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Murfreesboro, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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