Moore County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Moore County, Texas has a population of 21,373, the 112th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $61,762 and the median home value is $152,600. The poverty rate is 18.3%.

Moore County Quick Facts

Population 21,373

Median Household Income $61,76290% MOE ±$4,676

Median Home Value $152,60090% MOE ±$12,174

Poverty Rate 18.3%90% MOE ±4.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.3%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Median Age 31.2 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 62.5%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.3%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 68.2%

Cities/Places 4

Population 21,373 112th of 254

Median Income $61,762 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.3%

Unemployment 3.3%

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	21,399	21,373	-0.1%
Median household income	$67,530	$61,762	-8.5%
Median home value¹	$150,023	$152,600	No clear change (+1.7%)
Median gross rent	$1,004	$939	No clear change (-6.5%)

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

$61,762

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Moore

$152,600

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.4%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 30.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.3%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

5.3%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

13.4%

$75K-$100K

8.7%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

8.9%

$200K+

3.3%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

65.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.5%

Renter 37.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $939/mo 18.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

31.1%

18-34

23.9%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

18.1%

75+

3.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Moore County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dumas	14,452	$63,788	20.2%	$156,300
Cactus	3,091	$45,346	20.9%	$82,200
Sunray	2,628	$66,488	8.2%	$132,000
Fritch	2,293	$88,750	5.2%	$132,300

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Population Overview

Moore County is located in Texas with a total population of 21,373. It is the 112th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moore County is 31.2 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 31.1% 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 $61,762. This is 21% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $152,600. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Moore County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Moore County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 61.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 28.2%. The Black or African American population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (61.1% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

12.3% 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 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 68.2%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Moore County, Texas?

Moore County has a population of 21,373, making it the 112th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Moore County?

The median household income in Moore County is $61,762 with a poverty rate of 18.3%.

How many cities are in Moore County, Texas?

Moore County contains 4 Census-designated places.