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Mooresboro

North Carolina · 293 residents · 1.767 sq mi
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Mooresboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,143. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,200. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
293
−7%since 2000
from 314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+4%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1352353364365371990201020202024Mooresboro
2024190
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,143
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,544
+4%since 2000
from $19,791 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+28%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(277)
Black11.5%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.4%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(237)
Black11.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(5)
Diversity Score36.2%(106)
Diversity Score
36
+42%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mooresboro, North Carolina?

Mooresboro, North Carolina has about 293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mooresboro, North Carolina?

The typical household in Mooresboro, North Carolina earns about $37,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mooresboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Mooresboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $92,200, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Mooresboro, North Carolina?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mooresboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mooresboro, North Carolina?

About 21.8% of people in Mooresboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mooresboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mooresboro, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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