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Moore County

North Carolina · 99,727 residents · 697.616 sq mi
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Moore County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,324. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,400. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99,727
+33%since 2000
from 74,769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
143 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+6%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K68K82K96K109K1990201020202024Moore County
2024105K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,324
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,240 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,184
+55%since 2000
from $23,377 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$889
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(58,844)
Black15.4%(11,527)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2,981)
Asian0.4%(325)
Other0%
Diversity Score42%(31,401)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(75,391)
Black10.6%(10,545)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(7,365)
Asian1.2%(1,237)
Other3.9%(3,900)
Diversity Score49.3%(49,195)
Segregation Score23.6%(23,577)
Diversity Score
49
+17%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moore County, North Carolina?

Moore County, North Carolina has about 99,727 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moore County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Moore County, North Carolina earns about $63,324 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moore County, North Carolina expensive?

In Moore County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $229,400, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in Moore County, North Carolina?

About 38.7% of adults age 25 and over in Moore County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moore County, North Carolina?

About 10.5% of people in Moore County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moore County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Moore County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40,714 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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