Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Murfreesboro, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

161,445

Median Agei

31.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.9%101,549

Black

16.2%26,210

Hispanic/Latino

9.7%15,708

Two or More

6.7%10,809

Asian

3.7%5,982

Other

0.5%886

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%178

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%123

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%3,184

High School Diploma

20.9%20,729

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%7,052

Some College (1+ yr)

13.1%12,942

Associate's Degree

7%6,973

Bachelor's Degree

27.6%27,370

Master's Degree

11%10,848

Professional Degree

1.7%1,699

Doctorate

2.6%2,619

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

43%

Graduate+

15.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$402,100

Median Renti

$1,481

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.4%31,783

Renter-Occupied

47.6%28,900

Total Units

66,400

Homeownership

52.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%355

$50K–$100K

0.8%261

$100K–$150K

1.5%478

$150K–$200K

2.1%680

$200K–$300K

20.4%6,470

$300K–$500K

46.4%14,739

$500K–$1M

25.8%8,205

$1M+

1.9%595

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,016

$500–$750

1,065

$750–$1,000

2,138

$1,000–$1,250

4,905

$1,250–$1,500

5,319

$1,500–$2,000

8,606

$2,000+

5,027

Year Built

2020 or later

5.3%3,538

2010–2019

27.7%18,386

2000–2009

22.6%14,983

1990–1999

15.9%10,563

1980–1989

10.1%6,728

1970–1979

7.6%5,031

1960–1969

3.6%2,398

1950–1959

3.8%2,510

1940–1949

1.3%853

1939 or earlier

2.1%1,410

Heating Fuel

Electricity

75.1%45,569

Utility Gas

23.6%14,316

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%380

No Fuel

0.5%323

Fuel Oil

0.2%95

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,108

Mean Household Incomei

$103,084

Per Capita Incomei

$39,784

Poverty Ratei

8.5%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

93,729

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%1,790

$10K–$15K

2.5%1,489

$15K–$20K

2.5%1,499

$20K–$25K

2.7%1,632

$25K–$30K

2.8%1,674

$30K–$35K

2.2%1,353

$35K–$40K

2.8%1,701

$40K–$45K

4.3%2,624

$45K–$50K

3.6%2,210

$50K–$60K

8.4%5,127

$60K–$75K

12.5%7,583

$75K–$100K

13.8%8,389

$100K–$125K

10.1%6,142

$125K–$150K

8.6%5,244

$150K–$200K

10.8%6,571

$200K+

9.3%5,655

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,472

Residentsi

2,970

Avg. Tenant Renti

$444/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers782 homes88% occupied$474/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8689 homes91% occupied$410/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,108/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

78.5%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

18.5%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

60.4% of subsidized households are minority

15.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

14,2538.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,757

Canada

546

Philippines

520

India

450

Guatemala

363

China

255

Korea

159

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

87,875

Avg. Commutei

26.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

89,525

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7,220(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.2%Insured

8.8%Uninsured