Murfreesboro, TN Demographics
A map of Murfreesboro's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 94,941 | 62.1% |
Black | 29,416 | 19.3% |
Hispanic | 13,918 | 9.1% |
Multiracial | 7,443 | 4.9% |
Asian | 5,748 | 3.8% |
Native American/Other | 1,303 | 0.9% |
Murfreesboro, Tennessee had a population of 152,769 in 2020. It was 62.1% White, 19.3% Black, 3.8% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Murfreesboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Murfreesboro is the 6th most populous. 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's White Population
94,941 residents of Murfreesboro identify as White, or 62.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Murfreesboro slightly less than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Murfreesboro is ranked #473 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Murfreesboro is more White than neighboring Smyrna (56% White), and La Vergne (42.2% White). Murfreesboro is less White than neighboring Walterhill (77.1% White), Christiana (77.3% White), and Rockvale (85.1% White).
Murfreesboro's Black Population
29,416 residents of Murfreesboro identify as Black, or 19.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Murfreesboro roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Murfreesboro is ranked #44 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Murfreesboro is more Black than neighboring Walterhill (6.9% Black), Christiana (8.5% Black), Rockvale (2.3% Black), and Smyrna (16.1% Black). Murfreesboro is less Black than neighboring La Vergne (25% Black).
Murfreesboro's Asian Population
5,748 residents of Murfreesboro identify as Asian, or 3.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Murfreesboro roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Murfreesboro is ranked #13 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Murfreesboro is more Asian than neighboring Walterhill (2.2% Asian), Christiana (1.9% Asian), Rockvale (1.3% Asian), and La Vergne (3.7% Asian). Murfreesboro is less Asian than neighboring Smyrna (5.8% Asian).
Murfreesboro's Hispanic Population
13,918 residents of Murfreesboro identify as Hispanic, or 9.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Murfreesboro roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Murfreesboro is ranked #42 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Murfreesboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Walterhill (6.4% Hispanic), Christiana (6.6% Hispanic), and Rockvale (4.3% Hispanic). Murfreesboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Smyrna (16.9% Hispanic), and La Vergne (24.3% Hispanic).
Murfreesboro's Native American/Other Population
1,303 residents of Murfreesboro identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Murfreesboro roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Murfreesboro is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Murfreesboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Walterhill (0.5% Native American/Other), and Smyrna (0.7% Native American/Other). Murfreesboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Christiana (1.3% Native American/Other), and Rockvale (1.3% Native American/Other).
Murfreesboro's Multiracial Population
7,443 residents of Murfreesboro identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Murfreesboro roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Murfreesboro is ranked #100 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Murfreesboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Christiana (4.4% Multiracial), Smyrna (4.5% Multiracial), and La Vergne (3.9% Multiracial). Murfreesboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Walterhill (6.9% Multiracial), and Rockvale (5.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.