Population
Growth in Moore County Total and by Area
During the
period of 1990-2000, Moore County's population grew at the rate
of 25.1%, while the State of North Carolina grew by 15.1%. Net
migration into Moore County increased by 26.7%, while North Carolina
experienced a net migration of 21.4%. Population growth in Moore
County can be contributed to the pleasant climate, varied lifestyle, excellent medical services,
and other amenities available to residents. These assets make the
county attractive and draw many newcomers to the area each year
as permanent residents.
Southern Pines is Moore County’s largest town and Carthage is the county seat. Moore County has a total area of 705.23 square miles, with 698.83 square miles of land area. The county’s average temperature in January is 39°F and the average July temperature is 78°F. The average rainfall is 47 inches and the elevation of Moore County is 575 feet above sea level.
Please note: Some of the population data presented
here are estimates, and do not match data from the 2000 U.S. Census
Bureau total population
figures for Moore County.
| AREA |
Census 2000
Population
|
July 1, 2002
Population |
Moore County Total |
74,769 |
78,191 |
Aberdeen |
3,400 |
3,850 |
Cameron |
151 |
155 |
Carthage |
1,871 |
1,898 |
Foxfire Village |
474 |
477
|
Pinebluff |
1,109 |
1,126 |
Pinehurst |
9,706 |
10,439 |
Robbins |
1,195 |
1,202 |
Southern Pines |
10,918 |
11,419 |
Taylortown |
845 |
861 |
Vass |
750 |
762 |
Whispering Pines |
2,090 |
2,123 |
| Balance of Moore County |
42,260 |
43,869 |
| Source: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau, Release Date: July 10, 2003 |
| WORKFORCE: |
|
|
Annual
Unemployment Rate |
5% |
2001
(Annual) |
Latest
Unemployment Rate |
6.3% |
2002
(March) |
% Population
in Labor Force |
38.9% |
2001
(Annual) |
| POPULATION: |
|
|
2002 Population
|
|
77,935
|
Percent Change 1992-2002
|
|
26.1%
|
Population Density
|
|
111.7
per sq. mile
|
Source: U.S. Census
Bureau, Census 2000
http://www.census.gov/
Dept. of Commerce
|
