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 |
| July 2021 Census Estimate = 102,763 |
| % 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 1990, 2010 & 2020 data: U.S. Census Bureau
Source for July 2021 Estimate: U.S. Census Bureau Population Division – Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties in North Carolina: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021 updated March 2022
Population Projections |
|
| 2010 Census | 88,247 |
| 2020 Census | 99,727 |
| July 2022 Estimate | 103,298 |
| July 2025 Projection | 108,518 |
| July 2030 Projection | 117,189 |
| July 2035 Projection | 125,815 |
| July 2040 Projection | 134,400 |
| July 2045 Projection | 142,939 |
| July 2050 Projection | 151,438 |
Source: NC Budget & Management Office – Projections updated as of 1/27/22
Population by Municipality
| Municipality |
1990 Census |
2000 Census |
% Change 1990-2000 |
2010 Census |
% Change 2000-2010 |
2020 Estimate |
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| 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 2022 Projection | 11,331 | 11,767 | 15,553 | 10,952 | 11,699 | 13,641 | 28,355 | 103,298 | 46.7 |
| July 2025 Projection | 12,243 | 11,934 | 16,540 | 11,387 | 11,859 | 13,866 | 30,689 | 108,518 | 46.7 |
| July 2030 Projection | 13,587 | 12,782 | 17,681 | 12,220 | 12,393 | 14,133 | 34,393 | 117,189 | 46.6 |
| July 2035 Projection | 14,713 | 14,254 | 18,289 | 13,458 | 13,243 | 14,473 | 37,385 | 125,815 | 46.5 |
| July 2040 Projection | 15,481 | 15,697 | 19,326 | 14,507 | 14,142 | 15,133 | 40,114 | 134,400 | 46.4 |
| July 2045 Projection | 16,244 | 16,901 | 20,910 | 15,078 | 15,450 | 16,054 | 42,302 | 142,939 | 46.4 |
| July 2050 Projection | 17,302 | 17,682 | 23,129 | 15,302 | 16,514 | 16,942 | 44,567 | 151,438 | 46.3 |
Source: 2000 & 2010 Census data: U.S. Census Bureau. 2022-2050 Projections: NC Budget & Management Office – Projections updated as of 1/27/22
Population by Race
| Census 2010 Population | % | 2022 Estimate Population | % | ||
| Total Population | 88,247 | 100% | 103,298 | 100% | |
| White | 70,913 | 80.4% | 85,324 | 82.6% | |
| Black/African American | 11,839 | 13.4% | 11,048 | 10.7% | |
| Asian | 818 | 0.9% | 1,537 | 1.5% | |
| American Indian | 732 | 0.8% | 1,125 | 1.1% | |
| 2 or more races/Other | 3,945 | 4.5% | 4,264 | 4.1% |
Source: 2010 Census data: U.S. Census Bureau. 2022 Estimates: NC Budget & Management Office – Estimates updated as of 1/27/22
Population by Gender
|
Census 2010 Population |
% | Median Age |
2022 Estimates Population |
% | Median Age | ||
| Male | 42,176 | 47.8% | 43.2 | 49,389 | 47.8% | 44.5 | |
| Female | 46,071 | 52.2% | 46.5 | 53,909 | 52.2% | 48.8 | |
| Total | 88,247 | 100.0% | 45.0 | 103,298 | 100.0% | 46.7 |
Source: 2010 Census data: U.S. Census Bureau. 2021 Estimates: NC Budget & Management Office – Estimates updated as of 1/27/22
Income Data
| Moore County, NC | Census 2000 |
Estimate 2016 | Estimate 2017 | Estimate 2018 | Estimate 2019 | Estimate 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $41,240 | $51,873 | $54,468 | $57,899 | $59,963 | $63,324 |
| Median Family Income | $48,492 | $66,449 | $69,991 | $75,306 | $76,561 | $82,797 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,377 | $29,679 | $31,554 | $33,432 | $34,606 | $36,184 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau: 2000 Census, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for 2016-2020
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 |
| 3rd Qtr 2021 | $934 |
Source: NCDOC Labor & Economic Analysis D4 System – Quarterly Census Employment & Wages