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Mooresville

North Carolina · 32,711 residents · 27.236 sq mi
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Mooresville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,059. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. Median home value is $193,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,711
+74%since 2000
from 18,823 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,201 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
+1%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K18K31K44K57K1990201020202024Mooresville
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,059
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,943 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,504
+24%since 2000
from $20,549 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+19%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(15,129)
Black14.1%(2,653)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(480)
Asian1.7%(312)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.4%(7,416)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(25,074)
Black10.7%(3,507)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(2,252)
Asian3.3%(1,068)
Other1.4%(457)
Diversity Score47.7%(15,605)
Diversity Score
48
+21%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mooresville, North Carolina?

Mooresville, North Carolina has about 32,711 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mooresville, North Carolina earns about $52,059 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mooresville, North Carolina expensive?

In Mooresville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $193,600, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Mooresville, North Carolina?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mooresville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mooresville, North Carolina?

About 9.6% of people in Mooresville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mooresville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mooresville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,394 residents, a change of about 251 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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