Moore County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Moore County, North Carolina Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Moore County, North Carolina has a population of 102,840, the 27th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $82,837 and the median home value is $315,300. The poverty rate is 10.0%.

Moore County Quick Facts

Population 102,840

Median Household Income $82,837

Median Home Value $315,300

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 42.8 years

Homeownership Rate 76.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 40.9%

High School Graduation 92.7%

Cities/Places 14

Population 102,840 27th of 100

Median Income $82,837 19% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment 4.7%

Median Household Income

Moore

$82,837

$69,904

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Moore

$315,300

$259,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.1%

$25K-$50K 16.9%

$50K-$100K 29.3%

$100K+ 39.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

13.2%

$125K-$150K

7.1%

$150K-$200K

8.7%

$200K+

10.7%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

57.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.3%

Renter 23.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.8%

18-34

17.9%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

25.8%

75+

11.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Moore County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pinehurst	17,992	$104,955	4.3%	$423,300
Southern Pines	16,052	$83,681	10.0%	$416,300
Aberdeen	8,969	$72,955	10.3%	$287,200
Whispering Pines	5,081	$112,517	5.8%	$452,800
Seven Lakes	4,823	$91,495	7.7%	$365,500
Carthage	2,840	$62,177	13.6%	$194,100
Foxfire	1,730	$75,163	1.8%	$352,300
Pinebluff	1,723	$75,188	4.1%	$219,800
Robbins	1,398	$50,023	33.1%	$102,900
Candor	1,284	$46,983	22.3%	$139,400
Vass	1,092	$56,042	7.5%	$221,700
Taylortown	728	$47,969	11.0%	$172,500
Cameron	357	$74,688	12.6%	$135,400
Jackson Springs	203	$98,250	0.0%	$215,000

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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. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $78,538. 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 counties 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.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Moore County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Moore County, North Carolina?

Moore County has a population of 102,840, making it the 27th most populous county in North Carolina.

What is the median income in Moore County?

The median household income in Moore County is $82,837 with a poverty rate of 10.0%.

How many cities are in Moore County, North Carolina?

Moore County contains 14 Census-designated places.