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Moore County has a workforce of over 35,000 strong. Within just a 25-mile radius of Southern Pines, this number increases to 152,222.
Due to Moore County’s adjacent proximity to Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, and Camp Mackall, our workforce is enhanced by retired military personnel who offer unique skills, valuable experience and diverse backgrounds. Our workforce is further strengthened by the civilian spouses of our military residents.
AT A GLANCE
- % of High School Graduates in Moore County, 2005 = 83.0%.
- % of College Graduates, 2005 = 24.3%.
- 2006 Average Weekly Wage per Employee (Private Sector) = $590.
- 3rd Quarter 2007 Average Weekly Wage per Employee (Private Sector) = $608.
- Outcommuters: In 2000, of Moore County’s total labor force of 32,018, 24% of workers, or 7,653 employees, worked at locations outside of Moore County.
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