Moore County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Moore County, Tennessee has a population of 6,674, the 92nd most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $66,469 and the median home value is $285,300. The poverty rate is 8.1%.

Moore County Quick Facts

Population 6,674

Median Household Income $66,46990% MOE ±$7,881

Median Home Value $285,30090% MOE ±$27,777

Poverty Rate 8.1%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Median Age 46.2 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 82.5%90% MOE ±4.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.1%90% MOE ±5.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.0%

Cities/Places 1

Population 6,674 92nd of 95

Median Income $66,469 4% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.1%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Moore County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	6,378	6,674	+4.6%
Median household income	$71,022	$66,469	No clear change (-6.4%)
Median home value¹	$230,265	$285,300	+23.9%
Median gross rent	$827	$841	No clear change (+1.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Moore

$66,469

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Moore

$285,300

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.7%

$25K-$50K 20.5%

$50K-$100K 33.1%

$100K+ 32.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

2.0%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

6.9%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

11.2%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

12.2%

$100K-$125K

12.7%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

5.4%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.5%

Renter 17.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $841/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.6%

18-34

18.1%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

28.9%

75+

9.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Moore County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lynchburg	6,674	$66,469	8.1%	$285,300

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Population Overview

Moore County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 6,674. It is the 92nd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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 $66,469. This is 4% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $285,300. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Moore County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Moore County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Moore County has a population of 6,674, making it the 92nd most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Moore County?

The median household income in Moore County is $66,469 with a poverty rate of 8.1%.

How many cities are in Moore County, Tennessee?

Moore County contains 1 Census-designated place.