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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Moore County

Tennessee · 5,740 residents · 129.223 sq mi
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Moore County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,591. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $89,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,740
+22%since 1990
from 4,721 in 1990
1990 – 2025
44 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 37 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+10%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Moore County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,591
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,056 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,040
+65%since 1990
from $11,545 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$402
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
83.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
16.3% rent
2.5
+40%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(4,536)
Black3.6%(172)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(457)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(5,488)
Black2.7%(155)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(45)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score8.9%(509)
9
−8%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.6%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−40%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moore County, Tennessee?

Moore County, Tennessee has about 5,740 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Moore County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Moore County, Tennessee earns about $36,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moore County, Tennessee expensive?

In Moore County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $89,700, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Moore County, Tennessee?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Moore County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moore County, Tennessee?

About 9.6% of people in Moore County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moore County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Moore County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,019 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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