Moore County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Moore County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 6,611. It is the 93rd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moore County is 46.2 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Moore County is $66,687. This is about average than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $259,300. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Moore County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.