Murfreesboro, Tennessee Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Murfreesboro, TN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Murfreesboro | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 123,992 | 7,058,506 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1917.1 | 167.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.50% | 0.94% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 33.8 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 47,291 | 2,819,839 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Murfreesboro grew by 54.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 123,992 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Murfreesboro is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 30.8% of residents. That is 9.4 points above Tennessee as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 38,187 30.8% +9.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 27,415 22.1% +0.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 22,241 17.9% -2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 14,029 11.3% -6.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Tennessee, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.2% of the people living in Murfreesboro and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% Tennessee 50.9%
- Men 48.8% Tennessee 49.1%
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Economy
Murfreesboro has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Murfreesboro | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,678 | $69,901 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.77% | 5.19% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Murfreesboro is about 7% higher than in Tennessee.
Housing
| Metric | Murfreesboro | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $377,890 | $255,786 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,413 | $1,188 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.3% | 66.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Murfreesboro is about 22.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,413 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Murfreesboro spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 176 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Murfreesboro | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.1 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.1 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 176 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,442 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 12.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 22,716 | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,941 | 1,225 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Murfreesboro is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Tennessee.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Murfreesboro has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Murfreesboro | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.3% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Health
Murfreesboro has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Murfreesboro | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.9% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
Murfreesboro, TN Compared With Nearby Cities
How Murfreesboro, TN compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro, TN | 123,992 | $74,678 #3/3 | $377,890 #1/3 | 21.1 min #1/3 |
| Smyrna, TN | 46,130 | $80,756 | $352,067 | 23.0 min |
| La Vergne, TN | 39,679 | $78,517 | $252,748 | 31.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
How big is Murfreesboro, Tennessee by population?
About 123,992 people live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in 47,291 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 33.8, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Murfreesboro, Tennessee mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Murfreesboro, Tennessee has 1,917 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 22 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Murfreesboro, Tennessee an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 5.1 times the median household income ($377,890 against $74,678), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,413 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Murfreesboro, Tennessee?
Unemployment in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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