Community Profile
With over 100,000 residents, Moore County was the 7th fastest growing county in NC in 2022. 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
(2022)
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
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 private-sector weekly wage
(2022)
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.