Population
During the decade between Census 2000 and Census 2010, Moore County has grown by 13,479 people or 18.0%. The NC State Demographics Office projects that by the year 2030, the county’s population will be over 110,000.
Moore County is seeing an increase in the number of people aged 20 to 45 moving to the area, as more and more people in this age group are discovering the business and employment opportunities, safe neighborhoods, and good schools here. Our communities continue to attract active retirees as well. Moore County is growing, but with its large land area, it maintains a more rural, uncongested feeling.
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| Population |
| 1990 Census = 59,013 |
| 2000 Census = 74,768 |
| % Population Change from 1990 to 2000 = 26.7% |
| 2010 Census = 88,247 |
| % Population Change from 2000 to 2010 = 18.0% |
» North Carolina 2010 Census population: = 9,535,483
| Population Projections | |
| 2010 Census | 88,247 |
| July, 2015 Projection | 95,209 |
| July, 2020 Projection | 101,324 |
| July, 2025 Projection | 106,970 |
| July, 2030 Projection | 112,189 |
Source: NC State Demographics Office- Projections as of 8/29/11
>> Demographic Detail Comparison reports (also referred to as Ring Studies) are available on request.
