Moore Station, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 155, Moore Station's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Moore Station is a small community located in Texas, within Henderson County. The total population is 155. It ranks as the 1606th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moore Station is 55.9 years. This is 57% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 12.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Moore Station is $36,979. This is 53% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 15.6%. This is 196% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $101,800. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Moore Station is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Moore Station has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 86.5% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 9.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.7%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (86.5% vs 11.9%).

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% 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 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Moore Station, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.