Moore County, North Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 108,305 with a growth rate of 1.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Moore County, North Carolina is the 27th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 88,595 and has seen a growth of 22.25% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 115,340 | 1,407 | 1.23% |
| 2028 | 113,933 | 1,407 | 1.25% |
| 2027 | 112,526 | 1,407 | 1.27% |
| 2026 | 111,119 | 1,407 | 1.28% |
| 2025 | 109,712 | 1,407 | 1.3% |
| 2024 | 108,305 | 1,407 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 106,898 | 1,407 | 1.33% |
| 2022 | 105,491 | 2,447 | 2.37% |
| 2021 | 103,044 | 2,748 | 2.74% |
| 2020 | 100,296 | -871 | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 101,167 | 2,206 | 2.23% |
| 2018 | 98,961 | 1,585 | 1.63% |
| 2017 | 97,376 | 1,918 | 2.01% |
| 2016 | 95,458 | 1,401 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 94,057 | 1,208 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 92,849 | 1,458 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 91,391 | 1,186 | 1.31% |
| 2012 | 90,205 | 940 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 89,265 | 670 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 88,595 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 59,013 | 8,508 | 16.85% |
| 1980 | 50,505 | 11,457 | 29.34% |
| 1970 | 39,048 | 2,315 | 6.3% |
| 1960 | 36,733 | 3,604 | 10.88% |
| 1950 | 33,129 | 2,160 | 6.97% |
| 1940 | 30,969 | 2,754 | 9.76% |
| 1930 | 28,215 | 6,827 | 31.92% |
| 1920 | 21,388 | 4,378 | 25.74% |
| 1910 | 17,010 | -6,612 | -27.99% |
| 1900 | 23,622 | 3,143 | 15.35% |
| 1890 | 20,479 | 3,658 | 21.75% |
| 1880 | 16,821 | 4,781 | 39.71% |
| 1870 | 12,040 | 613 | 5.36% |
| 1860 | 11,427 | 2,085 | 22.32% |
| 1850 | 9,342 | 1,354 | 16.95% |
| 1840 | 7,988 | 243 | 3.14% |
| 1830 | 7,745 | 617 | 8.66% |
| 1820 | 7,128 | 761 | 11.95% |
| 1810 | 6,367 | 1,600 | 33.56% |
| 1800 | 4,767 | 997 | 26.45% |
| 1790 | 3,770 | -111,570 | -96.73% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79,661 | 79.06% |
| Black or African American | 10,370 | 10.29% |
| Two or more races | 5,721 | 5.68% |
| Other race | 3,133 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 1,276 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 513 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.08% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 41,782 | 2.38 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Married | 22,641 | 2.96 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Non Family | 13,921 | 1.19 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Female | 3,908 | 3.06 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Male | 1,312 | 3.06 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,158 | 4.37% |
| Associates Degree | 8,841 | 12.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17,050 | 23.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,766 | 16.28% |
| High School Graduate | 15,010 | 20.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,031 | 2.81% |
| Some College | 14,427 | 19.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58,143 | 55,551 | 25,222 |
| Black | 7,410 | 6,224 | 1,359 |
| Hispanic | 3,648 | 2,472 | 865 |
| 2+ Races | 2,306 | 2,080 | 859 |
| Other Race | 1,506 | 698 | 136 |
| Asian | 1,008 | 996 | 603 |
| Native American | 351 | 291 | 160 |
| Islander | 23 | 22 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,207 | $78,301 | $47,530 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,741 | $99,971 | $59,819 |
| High School Graduate | $37,414 | $43,251 | $24,390 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,558 | $32,364 | $18,208 |
| Overall | $46,848 | $56,235 | $38,070 |
| Some College | $39,363 | $48,366 | $31,293 |
$46,848
Average Earnings
$56,235
Average Male
$38,070
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.84% of Moore County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 7.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75,991 | 5,353 | 7.04% |
| Hispanic | 7,307 | 1,825 | 24.98% |
| Black | 10,048 | 1,784 | 17.75% |
| Multiple | 5,423 | 854 | 15.75% |
| Other | 2,932 | 470 | 16.03% |
| Asian | 1,275 | 128 | 10.04% |
| Native | 455 | 48 | 10.55% |
9.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.77%
Male Poverty Rate
11.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moore County, North Carolina is Hispanic, with 24.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moore County, North Carolina is White, with 7.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.53% |
| High School | 14.54% |
| Some College | 7.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.06% |
| Female Employed | 5.64% |
| Male Employed | 3.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,534 | $118,449 |
| Households | $77,981 | $100,144 |
| Married Families | $104,793 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,861 | $61,003 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9,257
Number of Veterans
7,791
Male Veterans
1,466
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 3,534 |
| First Gulf War | 3,045 |
| Vietnam | 2,658 |
| Korea | 448 |
| World War II | 172 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,433 |
| 75+ | 2,188 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,089 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,778 |
| 18 to 34 | 769 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,950 | 13.05% |
| Black | 714 | 8.64% |
| 2+ Races | 382 | 13.84% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 6.37% |
| Other Race | 152 | 7.6% |
| Native American | 38 | 10.95% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.9% |
| Islander | 1 | 2.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.19%
Born in Moore County, North Carolina
95.07%
Native Born
4.93%
Foreign Born
2.36%
Non Citizen
2.57%
Naturalized
95.07% of Moore County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 49.19% having been born in North Carolina. 2.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.