Murfreesboro, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Murfreesboro, Tennessee is 157,547 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest city in Tennessee. The median household income is $76,241, the median home value is $365,100, and the median age is 31.4.

The population has grown 53.7% since 2010 (109,572 → 168,387).

157,547

Population

2441

People / sq mi

$76,241

Median Income

$365,100

Median Home Value

Murfreesboro covers 64.5 sq mi of land at 2441 people per square mile.

About Murfreesboro, TN

Murfreesboro is a city in Tennessee with a population of 157,547. It ranks #6 among cities in Tennessee by population. The median age is 31.4, younger than the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Murfreesboro is $76,241, near the US median of $74,580. 5.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $365,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,376. The homeownership rate of 53.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Murfreesboro reflects 41.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.6% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.9 minutes each way.

Murfreesboro city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Murfreesboro city had a population of 109,572 in 2010 and 168,387 in 2024, a 53.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 168,387 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.12%.

168,387

Population (2024)

109,572

Population (2010)

168,387

Peak (2024)

3.12%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	109,572	-	-	estimate
2011	111,901	+2,329	+2.13%	estimate
2012	114,141	+2,240	+2.00%	estimate
2013	117,042	+2,901	+2.54%	estimate
2014	120,808	+3,766	+3.22%	estimate
2015	125,958	+5,150	+4.26%	estimate
2016	131,409	+5,451	+4.33%	estimate
2017	136,217	+4,808	+3.66%	estimate
2018	141,442	+5,225	+3.84%	estimate
2019	146,900	+5,458	+3.86%	estimate
2020	153,816	+6,916	+4.71%	estimate
2021	156,473	+2,657	+1.73%	estimate
2022	162,595	+6,122	+3.91%	estimate
2023	166,023	+3,428	+2.11%	estimate
2024	168,387	+2,364	+1.42%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	66.6%
Black or African American	17.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$76,241

Median Household Income

$38,087

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$365,100

Median Home Value

$1,376

Median Rent

53.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.9%

High School+

41.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

72.6%

Public Transit

14.6%

Work From Home

26.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

38.7%

Foreign Born

86.4%

Non-English at Home

5.8%

Veterans

10.6%

With Disability

91.1%

Health Insurance

97.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	23.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	11.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	10.9%
Manufacturing	9.8%
Information	7.2%
Retail Trade	6.7%
Construction	5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.3%
Public Administration	3.6%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.9%
Agriculture & Mining	0.6%

Largest cities in Tennessee

Nashville-Davidson (684,298)Memphis (629,063)Knoxville (193,721)Chattanooga (182,832)Clarksville (171,897)Franklin (85,575)Johnson City (71,455)Jackson (68,098)Hendersonville (62,390)Bartlett (56,998)View all Tennessee cities →

Largest counties in Tennessee

Shelby County (922,195)Davidson County (709,846)Knox County (487,401)Hamilton County (370,913)Rutherford County (351,591)

Part of Tennessee

Tennessee demographic profile All Tennessee data →

Metro areas in Tennessee

Nashville (2,043,713)Memphis (1,341,606)Knoxville (919,553)Chattanooga (569,333)Clarksville (328,626)Kingsport (309,580)Johnson City (208,934)Jackson (180,844)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Murfreesboro, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions

Murfreesboro, Tennessee has a population of 157,547 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest city in Tennessee.

The median household income in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is $76,241, with 5.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is $365,100, with median monthly rent at $1,376 and a homeownership rate of 53.3%.

The median age in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is 31.4 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The population has grown 53.7% since 2010 (109,572 → 168,387).