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Murfreesboro, NC
Town in Hertford County, North Carolina.
Population
3,170
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,397
ZIP codes
0
Murfreesboro and its ZIP codes
Murfreesboro at a glance
- Murfreesboro is about 6.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,914 a year, 45% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,600 (45% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,079 a month.
Local data for Murfreesboro, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Murfreesboro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,914
Poverty rate
39.5%
Median home value
$158,600
Median rent
$1,079/mo
Homeownership
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher
32.7%
Median age
25.7
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (361), German Americans (110), Irish Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hertford County. PPP loans are for Murfreesboro.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,904
8,390 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,820
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$180M
FY 2026, $8,344 per person
How people get to work
Murfreesboro, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit5.8%
- Walked7.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Murfreesboro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
223
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Murfreesboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Murfreesboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ComoTown | 6.7 mi | 3.1 |
| ConwayTown | 7.1 mi | 1.8 |
| SevernTown | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| MilwaukeeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.7 |
| WoodlandTown | 9.6 mi | 1.3 |
| WintonTown | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Boykins, VATown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| CofieldVillage | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Branchville, VATown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| AhoskieTown | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| LaskerTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Newsoms, VATown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Southampton Meadows, VACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| AulanderTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Rich SquareTown | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| PowellsvilleTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Murfreesboro, NC in?
- Murfreesboro is in Hertford County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Murfreesboro, NC?
- About 3,170 people live in Murfreesboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Murfreesboro?
- Nearby places include Como (6.7 mi), Conway (7.1 mi), Severn (7.1 mi), Milwaukee (7.7 mi), Woodland (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023