Community Profile
With over 100,000 residents, Moore County was the 8th fastest growing county in NC in 2021. Moore County is a vibrant and diverse community with a highly educated population that has become increasingly attractive to younger residents and families.
We encourage you to explore these sources for more data and information about our community:
- Access NC – NC’s official labor market data source
- US Census Bureau – The nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics – The principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
Population
Population
(2021)
Source: US Census Bureau
Projected Population
(2050)
Source: NC Office of Budget & Management
60 mile radius
Population (2050)
Source: AccessNC
Demographics
Median Age
(2021)
Source: US Census Bureau
Median Age of Workers
Ages 16-64 (2021)
Source: US Census Bureau
Education
% of Residents with a High School Degree or higher
Source: US Census Bureau
% of Residents with a Bachelor Degree or higher
Source: US Census Bureau
Income
Median Household Income (2021)
Source: US Census Bureau
Mean Household Income (2021)
Source: US Census Bureau
Average Weekly Wage (2021)
Source: AccessNC
Housing
Number of Households (2021)
Source: US Census Bureau
Average Household (2021)
Source: US Census Bureau
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units (2021)
Source: US Census Bureau
Of Owner Occupied Housing Units (2021)
Source: US Census Bureau
Major Industries & Employment
Moore County’s three largest industry sectors and their employment percentages (Q1 2022) include:
- Healthcare & Social Assistance – 29%
- Accommodation & Food Services – 16%
- Retail Trade – 15%
Our strong manufacturing industry employs nearly 6% of our private sector workforce. With our proximity to the world’s largest military installation in nearby Fayetteville, we also have a growing defense & military industry sector.
Moore County’s top 3 employers each employ more than 1,000 workers of the 36,000 total workforce:
- FirstHealth of Carolinas – +3,000 employees
- Moore County Schools – +1,000 employees
- Pinehurst, LLC – +1,000 employees
Tax Snapshot
Property, Sales, Corporate Income, Personal Income
Moore County has the lowest real and personal (R&P) property tax rate in the 10-county region. Of the 44 states that levy a corporate income tax, NC has the lowest rate (which is scheduled to be eliminated entirely in 2030). Incorporated municipalities also levy R&P property taxes.
Taxes
Moore County R&P property
tax rate (per $100)
NC corporate income
tax rate
NC personal income
tax rate
State & local sales
tax rate
Wages
Average weekly wage
(2022 Q1)
Accolades
Our communities and businesses are consistently recognized for all the amenities and opportunities they have to offer.
Read more about the recent accolades we’ve received.