Moore County, TN

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2021 Population

6,481

1.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

45.6

0.654% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.98%

0.386% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,926

1.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$219,300

9.38% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

2,902

4.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Moore County, TN had a population of 6.48k people with a median age of 45.6 and a median household income of $64,926. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Moore County, TN grew from 6,396 to 6,481, a 1.33% increase and its median household income grew from $63,762 to $64,926, a 1.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Moore County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.22%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.5%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.787%).

None of the households in Moore County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Moore County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Moore County, TN are Motlow State Community College (221096) (1,284 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Moore County, TN was $219,300, and the homeownership rate was 86.7%.

Most people in Moore County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Moore County, TN was 2 cars per household.

Moore County, TN borders Bedford County, TN, Coffee County, TN, Franklin County, TN, and Lincoln County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Moore County, TN is home to a population of 6.48k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.67% of Moore County, TN residents were born outside of the country (173 people).

In 2021, there were 28.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6k people) in Moore County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 209 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 109 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Moore County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Moore County, TN was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Moore County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Moore County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
6k ± 19
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
209 ± 144
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
109 ± 90

0.17%

Hispanic Population

11 people

0.17% of the people in Moore County, TN are hispanic (11 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Moore County, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
86,142 ± 7,160 people
India
24,764 ± 3,857 people
Guatemala
18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

Foreign-Born Population

2.67%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

173 people

2.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

188 people

As of 2021, 2.67% of Moore County, TN residents (173 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Moore County, TN was 2.94%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Moore County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
181 ± 71
Gulf War (2001-)
144 ± 95
Gulf War (1990s)
139 ± 106

Moore County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Moore County, TN employs 2.9k people. The largest industries in Moore County, TN are Manufacturing (807 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (409 people), and Retail Trade (297 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($108,155), Wholesale Trade ($78,250), and Construction ($54,141).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.9k

2021 Value

± 354

4.05%

1 Year growth

± 16.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Moore County, TN grew at a rate of 4.05%, from 2.79k employees to 2.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Moore County, TN, are Management Occupations (362 people), Production Occupations (354 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (296 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Moore County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.9k

2021 Value

± 354

4.05%

1 Year growth

± 16.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Moore County, TN grew at a rate of 4.05%, from 2.79k employees to 2.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Moore County, TN, are Manufacturing (807 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (409 people), and Retail Trade (297 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Moore County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Moore County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,679

Median earning men ± $9,366

$36,431

Median earning women ± $5,215

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($97,961), Public Administration ($70,357), and Retail Trade ($63,189).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,989), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,000), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($39,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

30
Retail Trade
19
Manufacturing
11
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.5k
Construction
$2.1k
Retail Trade
$1.05k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Moore County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 81.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.2%), followed by Other (2.2%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (81.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.2%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Moore County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 81.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.2%), followed by Other (2.2%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Moore County, TN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Moore County, TN awarded 1,284 degrees. The student population of Moore County, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,147 male students and 3,705 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Moore County, TN are White (989 and 77%), followed by Black or African American (115 and 8.96%), Hispanic or Latino (103 and 8.02%), and Two or More Races (35 and 2.73%).

The largest universities in Moore County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Motlow State Community College (221096) (1,284 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Moore County, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (899 and 70%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (116 and 9.03%), and Electromechanical Technology (105 and 8.18%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,852 students enrolled in Moore County, TN, 36.7% men and 63.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,188 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
899 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
60 degree-majors awarded
Electromechanical Technology
43 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Moore County, TN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 899 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Moore County, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Motlow State Community College (221096)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,284 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Motlow State Community College (221096) with 1,284 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 462 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Moore County, TN, which is 0.562 times less than the 822 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 989 degrees mean that there were 8.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 115 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,104) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($312) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Moore County, TN was $219,300 in 2021, which is 0.895 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $200,500 to $219,300, a 9.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Moore County, TN is 86.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Moore County, TN have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Moore County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Moore County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.98%.

Housing

Property

$219,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$39,111

$2,146

Median Property Taxes

±$295

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Moore County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Moore County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

86.7%

Homeownership

2021

71.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 86.7% of the housing units in Moore County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Moore County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9301
Census Tract 9302

The following map shows all of the tracts in Moore County, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,926

Median Household Income

± $8,377

2.48k

Number of Households

± 316

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.48k households in Moore County, TN grew to $64,926 from the previous year's value of $63,762.

The following chart displays the households in Moore County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Moore County, TN is from Tennessee.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (86.8%)
Carpooled (7.13%)
Worked At Home (4.9%)

In 2021, 86.8% of workers in Moore County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.13%) and those who worked at home (4.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Moore County, TN have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3% of the workforce in Moore County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Moore County, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Moore County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Moore County, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Moore County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.98%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Moore County, TN (510 out of 6.39k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Moore County, TN is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13.1% of the children was living in poverty in Moore County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 111 in Moore County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 21.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.9% of the population of Moore County, TN has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 8.03% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 15.4% between 18 and 34 years, 43.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.1%

Uninsured

38.1%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

16.5%

Non-Group

8.03%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Moore County, TN grew by 11.7% from 8.14% to 9.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Moore County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Moore County, TN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.1% in Moore County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Moore County, TN.

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