Murfreesboro, NC Profile
Murfreesboro, NC, population 2,380, is located
in North Carolina's Hertford county,
about 52.1 miles from Portsmouth and 52.5 miles from Newport News.
Through the 90's Murfreesboro's population has declined by about 21%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Murfreesboro has grown by about 9%. Since 2005 Murfreesboro's population has grown by about 3%.
Murfreesboro's property crime levels tend to be higher than North Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Murfreesboro tend to be higher than North Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 60% |
| African American | 38% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 43.3 |
| Males | 40.4 |
| Females | 45.6 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 13% | | Under 20: | 11% |
| 20 to 40 | 10% | | 20 to 40: | 12% |
| 40 to 60 | 13% | | 40 to 60: | 15% |
| Over 60 | 10% | | Over 60: | 17% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 2,465 | N/A |
| 2001 | 2,417 | -1.95% |
| 2002 | 2,393 | -0.99% |
| 2003 | 2,307 | -3.59% |
| 2004 | 2,231 | -3.29% |
| 2005 | 2,306 | 3.36% |
| 2006 | 2,380 | 3.21% |
| 2007 | 2,389 | 0.38% |
| 2008 | 2,380 | -0.38% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $29,716 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 433 |
| 2002 | 568 |
| 2003 | 795 |
| 2004 | 503 |
| 2005 | 862 |
| 2006 | 927 |
| 2007 | 527 |
| 2008 | 86 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| 2004 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 6 | 14 |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 7 | 13 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,904 |
| 2002 | 6,670 |
| 2003 | 6,312 |
| 2004 | 6,837 |
| 2005 | 7,411 |
| 2006 | 6,578 |
| 2007 | 3,954 |
| 2008 | 6,429 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
23 |
78 |
1 |
| 2002 |
28 |
111 |
2 |
| 2003 |
21 |
104 |
2 |
| 2004 |
43 |
119 |
1 |
| 2005 |
53 |
119 |
0 |
| 2006 |
32 |
116 |
1 |
| 2006 |
18 |
70 |
2 |
| 2006 |
40 |
109 |
1 |
Location
| Elevation | 75 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.9 Square Miles |
