Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Murfreesboro: City in Tennessee, United States of America
About
Murfreesboro is a city located in the county of Rutherford in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 108,755 and a population density of 749 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 150,757 inhabitants.
The city was created 212 years ago in 1810.
Quick Facts about Murfreesboro
| Population : | 150,757 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Rutherford County |
| Postal code : | 37127–37133 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 629, 615 |
| Area : | 145.11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 610 feet / 186 meters |
| Capital city : | Murfreesboro is capital of Rutherford County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1811 (212 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00, UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 22:20:37 (4th June 2023) |
| Density : | 1,039 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 27.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Murfreesboro is located at 35°50'44"N 86°23'25"W (35.8456200, -86.3902700).
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Demographics
The population of Murfreesboro increased by 27.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 108,755 | - | census |
| 2011 | 111,901 | 2.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 114,141 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 117,042 | 2.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 120,808 | 3.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 125,958 | 4.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 131,409 | 4.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 136,217 | 3.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 141,442 | 3.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 146,900 | 3.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 150,757 | 2.56% | estimation process |
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People born in Murfreesboro (69)
People born in Murfreesboro, including economist James M. Buchanan, First Lady of the United States Sarah Childress Polk, Surgeon and former NASA astronaut Margaret Rhea Seddon, .
List
- David Price (baseball pitcher from the United States) he was born in 26/08/1985
- Grantland Rice (American sportswriter) he was born in 01/11/1880
- Barry E. Wilmore (astronaut, engineer) he was born in 29/12/1962
- John Ridley Stroop (American psychologist known for creating the Stroop effect test.) he was born in 21/03/1897
- Bart Gordon (American politician) he was born in 24/01/1949
- John E. Miles (American politician (1884-1971)) he was born in 28/07/1884
- William H. Cate (Arkansas politician (1839-1899)) he was born in 11/11/1839
- Chris Young (country music artist) he was born in 12/06/1985
- Muhammed Lawal (American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler) he was born in 11/01/1981
- David Maney Currin (American and confederate politician (1817-1864)) he was born in 11/11/1817
- Philip D. McCulloch, Jr. (Arkansas politician (1851-1928)) he was born in 23/06/1851
- Harold Earthman (American politician (1900-1987)) he was born in 13/04/1900
- Henry Helm Clayton (meteorologist) he was born in 12/03/1861
- William T. Haskell (American politician (1818-1859)) he was born in 21/07/1818
- Winfield Scott Featherston (Confederate Army general and american politician) he was born in 08/08/1820
- Colton Dixon (American singer) he was born in 19/10/1991
- Rex Brothers (Major League Baseball pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization) he was born in 18/12/1987
- William Northcott (American politician) he was born in 28/01/1854
Schools in Murfreesboro
College & universities near Murfreesboro, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490151 | Allied Health Careers Institute | Murfreesboro (TN) | 37130-5996 |
| 221102 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro (TN) | 37129-3311 |
| 220491 | Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro (TN) | 37129 |
| 220978 | Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro (TN) | 37132 |
| 444255 | Hussian College-Daymar College Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro (TN) | 37128 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Murfreesboro, TN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVL | Nashville, TN | 705 5th Avenue South | BUS |
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
Post offices near Murfreesboro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street Station Post Office | Murfreesboro (TN) | 37130 |
| Murfreesbor Post Office | Murfreesboro (TN) | 37129 |
| Lascassa Post Office | Lascassas (TN) | 37085 |
| Christiana Post Office | Christiana (TN) | 37037 |
| Rockval Post Office | Rockvale (TN) | 37153 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Murfreesboro , North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 2,868 people.
- Murfreesboro , Arkansas city in Arkansas, United States with a population of 1,574 people.
Other cities in Rutherford County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Rutherford County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Murfreesboro | 146,900 | City in Tennessee, United States of America |
| La Vergne | 35,646 | City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States |
| Plainview | 2,184 | City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Jamestown | 2,131 | City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States |
| Eagleville | 803 | Human settlement in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Murfreesboro distances to largest Tennessee cities
