Mooresville town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Mooresville town, North Carolina Demographics
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As of 2026, Mooresville town, North Carolina has a total population of 51,447, the 21st largest city in North Carolina, with a median household income of $88,592, which is 27% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.6%.

Mooresville town Quick Facts

Population 51,447

Median Household Income $88,592

Median Home Value $348,500

Poverty Rate 7.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 36.6 years

Homeownership Rate 57.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.3%

High School Graduation Rate 94.8%

Diversity Index 45/100

Population 51,447 21st of 774

Median Income $88,592 top 20%

Poverty Rate 7.6% 39% lower national

Median Home Value $348,500 top 20%

How Mooresville town Compares

Median Household Income

Mooresville town

$88,592

$69,904

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Mooresville town

$348,500

$259,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.7%

$25K-$50K 14.7%

$50K-$100K 32.1%

$100K+ 43.5%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

70.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 57.3%

Renter 42.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.1%

18-34

23.6%

35-54

28.4%

55-74

19.4%

75+

4.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 57 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Mooresville town Rankings in North Carolina

#21 Population of 774

#107 Median Income of 774

#110 Education of 774

#124 Home Value of 774

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Cities Similar to Mooresville town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Wake Forest town	51,199	$120,777	$435,000	57.9%	2.9%
Chapel Hill town	59,889	$85,825	$576,500	77.2%	19.6%
Kannapolis city	56,470	$70,691	$245,500	28.1%	12.2%
Indian Trail town	41,146	$99,073	$343,500	41.1%	6.7%
Rocky Mount city	54,175	$52,927	$148,300	21.5%	21.2%

Population Overview

Mooresville town is a mid-sized community located in North Carolina. The total population is 51,447. It ranks as the 21st most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mooresville town is 36.6 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mooresville town is $88,592. This is 27% higher than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $348,500. Housing costs are 34% higher than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 57.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mooresville town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.7%.

Education

45.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mooresville town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mooresville town, North Carolina?

Mooresville town, North Carolina has a population of 51,447 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Mooresville town, NC?

The median household income in Mooresville town is $88,592, which is 13% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Mooresville town, NC?

The poverty rate in Mooresville town is 7.6%. This means approximately 3,892 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Mooresville town, North Carolina?

Mooresville town's population is 72.5% White, 10.7% Black, 7.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 4.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Mooresville town, NC?

The median home value in Mooresville town is $348,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

How educated is Mooresville town, North Carolina?

45.3% of adults (25+) in Mooresville town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.