Demographic Data

Moore County

… is a thriving location, appealing to individuals and families within a wide range of demographic profiles. Young professionals, families, active and retired military, retirees — talented and innovative people live here, enhance our workforce, and desire to see our communities grow and prosper.

Current 2021 population estimates (NC Budget & Mgmt office) indicate Moore County has 104,130 residents, and projections are that by the year 2050, the county’s population will be over 155,000. A 60-mile radius from central Moore County encompasses a population of more than 3.4 million people (AccessNC 2021 estimate).

It’s true that Moore County is a popular retirement destination because of our temperate climate, the abundance of senior-oriented healthcare services, and our excellent golf courses. But our communities are also 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, good schools, and other amenities here. Moore County is growing, but with its large land area, it maintains a more rural, uncongested feeling.

Demographic Profiles

To view summary demographic data for Moore County, choose one of the resources below:

N.C. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE: View a current demographic profile report from the N.C. Department of Commerce.

DEMOGRAPHIC DATA FROM THE N.C. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT OFFICE: View demographic data at the state, county, and municipal levels.

DEMOGRAPHIC DATA FROM THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU: View demographic data for decennial census years or using data from the American Community Surveys.

DEMOGRAPHIC DATA FROM NC’S SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP: On the map, click on Moore County to view in-depth demographic, workforce, and business data.

Population Data

Population Growth

1990 Census = 59,013

2000 Census = 74,768

2010 Census = 88,247

2020 Census = 99,727

% Population Change from 2010 to 2020 = 13.0%

» North Carolina 2010 Census population: 9,535,483

» North Carolina 2020 Census population: 10,439,388

Source for 2020 data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 DEC Redistricting Data

Population Projections
2010 Census	88,247
July 2021 Estimate	104,130
July 2025 Projection	111,395
July 2030 Projection	120,258
July 2035 Projection	129,075
July 2040 Projection	137,848
July 2045 Projection	146,574
July 2050 Projection	155,261

Source: NC Budget & Management Office – Projections updated as of 2/18/21

Population by Municipality

Municipality	1990 Census	2000 Census	% Change 1990-2000	2010 Census	% Change 2000-2010	2020 Estimate
Aberdeen	2,700	3,400	25.9%	6,350	86.8%	8,551
Cameron	215	151	(29.8%)	285	88.7%	245
Carthage	976	1,871	91.7%	2,205	17.9%	2,789
Foxfire Village	334	474	41.9%	902	90.3%	1,293
Pinebluff	876	1,109	26.6%	1,337	20.6%	1,479
Pinehurst	5,103	9,706	90.2%	13,124	35.2%	17,651
Robbins	970	1,195	23.2%	1,097	(8.2%)	1,173
Southern Pines	9,129	10,918	19.6%	12,334	13.0%	15,607
Taylortown	543	845	55.6%	722	(14.6%)	637
Vass	670	750	11.9%	720	(4.0%)	956
Whispering Pines	1,243	2,090	68.1%	2,928	40.1%	5,007
Balance of Moore County	36,254	42,260	16.6%	46,243	9.4%	44,738

Total Moore County	59,013	74,768	26.7%	88,247	18.0%	101,126

North Carolina	6,632,448	8,049,313	21.4%	9,535,483	18.5%	10,587,440

Source: 1990, 2000 & 2010 Census data: U.S. Census Bureau. 2020 Estimates: NC Budget & Management Office – Municipal estimates updated as of 9/29/21

Population by Age Group

Population	0-9 Years Old	10-19 Years Old	20-34 Years Old	35-44 Years Old	45-54 Years Old	55-64 Years Old	65+ Years Old	Total Population	Median Age
April 2000 Census	8,780	9,298	12,054	10,597	9,355	8,407	16,278	74,769	41.8
Census 2010	10,390	10,490	12,752	10,543	11,945	12,141	19,986	88,247	45.0
July 2021 Projection	11,237	12,192	15,604	11,045	11,896	13,814	28,342	104,130	46.8
July 2025 Projection	12,420	12,445	17,079	11,650	12,181	14,141	31,479	111,395	46.8
July 2030 Projection	13,782	13,277	18,466	12,483	12,719	14,430	35,101	120,258	46.6
July 2035 Projection	14,978	14,708	19,235	13,828	13,568	14,818	37,940	129,075	46.4
July 2040 Projection	15,819	16,161	20,318	15,121	14,474	15,493	40,462	137,848	46.0
July 2045 Projection	16,625	17,449	21,885	15,885	15,888	16,421	42,421	146,574	45.9
July 2050 Projection	17,711	18,320	24,138	16,207	17,188	17,303	44,394	155,261	45.7

Source: 2000 & 2010 Census data: U.S. Census Bureau. 2021-2050 Projections: NC Budget & Management Office – Projections updated as of 2/18/21

Population by Race

	Census 2010 Population	%	2021 Estimate Population	%	Median Age
Total Population	88,247	100%	104,130	100%	46.8
White	70,913	80.4%	85,978	82.6%	49.0
Black/African American	11,839	13.4%	13,002	12.5%	37.8
Asian	818	0.9%	1,753	1.7%	46.2
American Indian	732	0.8%	1,116	1.1%	39.5
2 or More Races/Other	3,945	4.5%	2,281	2.2%	20.2

Source: 2010 Census data: U.S. Census Bureau. 2021 Estimates: NC Budget & Management Office – Estimates updated as of 2/18/21

Population by Gender

	Census 2010 Population	%	Median Age	2021 Estimates Population	%	Median Age
Male	42,176	47.8%	43.2	49,719	47.7%	44.5
Female	46,071	52.2%	46.5	54,411	52.3%	48.7
Total	88,247	100.0%	45.0	104,130	100.0%	46.8

Source: 2010 Census data: U.S. Census Bureau. 2021 Estimates: NC Budget & Management Office – Estimates updated as of 2/18/21

Income Data

Moore County, NC	Census 2000	Estimate 2015	Estimate 2016	Estimate 2017	Estimate 2018	Estimate 2019
Median Household Income	$41,240	$50,998	$51,873	$54,468	$57,899	$59,963
Median Family Income	$48,492	$63,254	$66,449	$69,991	$75,306	$76,561
Per Capita Income	$23,377	$29,643	$29,679	$31,554	$33,462	$35,094

Source: U.S. Census Bureau: 2000 Census, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for 2015-2019

Average weekly wage per employee

(Private Industry Sector):

Year	Moore County
2016	$721
2017	$747
2018	$757
2019	$785
2020	$871
1st Qtr 2021	$830
2nd Qtr 2021	$885

Source: NCDOC Labor & Economic Analysis D4 System – Quarterly Census Employment & Wages