Moore County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Moore County is located in Texas with a total population of 21,234. It is the 113th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moore County is 30.6 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 31.3% of the population under 18, Moore County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Moore County is $61,325. This is 20% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $135,400. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Moore County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Moore County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 60.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.0%. The Black or African American population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (60.0% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

12.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 70.2%.

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 Texas 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.