Moore County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Moore County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 102,840. It is the 27th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moore County is 42.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 11.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Moore County is $82,837. This is 19% higher than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $315,300. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Moore County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.6%. The Black or African American population (9.6%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

40.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Moore County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%. Notably, 16.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.