The population of Murfreesboro, TN was estimated to be 162,000 in 2022. The median age of the Murfreesboro population is 30.6.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Murfreesboro, TN is about 11% lower than the national average. The median household income in Murfreesboro is $60,683.
Murfreesboro, TN Education
High School Graduate: 23%
Some College: 25%
Associates Degree: 9%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 42%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 52%
High School Graduate: 78%
Some College: 82%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 86%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 11%
High School Graduate: 3%
Some College: 4%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 3%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Murfreesboro, TN. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Rutherford
Murfreesboro Job Market
Murfreesboro is a diverse city in central Tennessee with a population of 152,000. Top employers include Nissan, the county government, and Middle Tennessee State University. Top industries in Murfreesboro include Manufacturing, Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Murfreesboro is growing rapidly; it is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. People like working in Murfreesboro because of its many museums, music festivals, and other family-friendly attractions. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are about the same in Murfreesboro compared to the rest of the US.
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