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Murfreesboro town, NC

ZIP 27855 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27855

27855 has a population of 5,635 with a median age of 39.5 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
33.4%-46% vs US avg
x
Black
57.9%+367% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.9%-47% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.9%-23% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.5%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
20.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.4%+48% vs US avg
x
High school
31.7%+21% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.5%-48% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
36.3%-25% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.5%+12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.0%
x
Diversity Index
54/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
23.1%+101% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
67.4%+385% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.0%+50% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
22.4%+285% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 27855

Poverty Rate
23.1%+101% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.0%+50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
67.4%+385% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.7%-17% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.7%+94% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
22.4%+285% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,635
Median age39.5
Poverty rate23.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White33.4%
Hispanic9.9%
Black57.9%
Asian1.0%
Foreign-born67.4%