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Moore County

Tennessee · 6,461 residents · 129.223 sq mi
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Moore County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,762. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $200,500. With a median age of 46.1, 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 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,461
+13%since 2000
from 5,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+16%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Moore County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,762
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,591 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,430
+60%since 2000
from $19,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+28%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(5,488)
Black2.7%(155)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(45)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(509)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,999)
Black1.6%(103)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(101)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other2.1%(138)
Diversity Score14%(906)
Segregation Score28.6%(1,848)
Diversity Score
14
+58%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+83%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moore County, Tennessee?

Moore County, Tennessee has about 6,461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moore County, Tennessee earns about $63,762 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 $200,500, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Moore County, Tennessee?

About 19.4% 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 8.0% 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 1,740 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9301Census Tract 9302
1 ZIP code
ZIP 37352
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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