Moore County, TX

County

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    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    31.2
    1.96% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.3%
    19.1% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $61,762
    0.713% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $152,600
    12.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    9,820
    1.29% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Moore County, TX 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.

    76.6% of the residents in Moore County, TX are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Moore County, TX was $152,600, and the homeownership rate was 62.5%.

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    Population & Diversity

    Moore County, TX is home to a population of N/A people, from which 76.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 30.1% of Moore County, TX residents were born outside of the country (6.43k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.12 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (6.76k people) in Moore County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.03k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.39k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    76.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    78.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 76.6% of Moore County, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Moore County, TX was 78.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Moore County, TX
    1. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      6.76k ± 725
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      6.03k ± 41
    3. White (Hispanic)
      4.39k ± 755
    61%
    Hispanic Population
    13k people

    In 2024, there were 1.12 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (6.76k people) in Moore County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.03k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.39k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    61% of the people in Moore County, TX are hispanic (13k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Moore County, TX as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. El Salvador
      223,512 ± 11,564 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    30.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    6.43k people
    27.7%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    5.89k people

    As of 2024, 30.1% of Moore County, TX residents (6.43k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Moore County, TX was 27.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      215 ± 132
    2. Vietnam
      79 ± 69
    3. Korea
      15 ± 46

    Moore County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.72 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    77.2% of the population of Moore County, TX has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 8.86% on Medicare, 8.89% on non-group plans, and 0.367% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Moore County, TX see 3,017 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,017 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2999 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2649 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.8% were men and 47.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,017 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Moore County, TX

    Primary care physicians in Moore County, TX see an average of 3,017 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,017 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Moore County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.5% under 18 years, 22.8% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.8% were men and 47.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    22.8%
    Uninsured
    48.7%
    Employer Coverage
    10.4%
    Medicaid
    8.86%
    Medicare
    8.89%
    Non-Group
    0.367%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Moore County, TX grew by 14.4% from 19.9% to 22.8%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.76 in Moore County, TX.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 39% in Moore County, TX.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 26.1% in Moore County, TX.

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    Economy

    The economy of Moore County, TX employs 9.82k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Moore County, TX were Manufacturing (2,835 people), Retail Trade (1,048 people), and Educational Services (874 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($63,875), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,094), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($51,318).

    Employment

    Occupations

    9.82k
    2024 Value
    ± 791
    −1.29%
    1 Year decline
    ± 11.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Moore County, TX declined at a rate of −1.29%, from 9.95k employees to 9.82k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Moore County, TX, are Production Occupations (1,844 people), Sales & Related Occupations (900 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (717 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Moore County, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    9.82k
    2024 Value
    ± 791
    −1.29%
    1 Year decline
    ± 11.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Moore County, TX declined at a rate of −1.29%, from 9.95k employees to 9.82k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Moore County, TX, are Manufacturing (2,835 people), Retail Trade (1,048 people), and Educational Services (874 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Moore County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Moore County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,762
    Median earning men ± $4,083
    $36,138
    Median earning women ± $2,129

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($72,951), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,860).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,110), Manufacturing ($44,531), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,337).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    4.59%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 43
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 29
      Retail Trade
    3. 25
      Retail Trade

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

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $302k
      Manufacturing
    2. $41.4k
      Construction
    3. $40.7k
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Moore County, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

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    John Cornyn
    Senator from Texas2
    Assumed office on December 2, 2002
    Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
    Ted Cruz
    Senator from Texas1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Moore County, TX was $152,600 in 2024, which is 0.459 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $135,400 to $152,600, a 12.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Moore County, TX is 62.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    In 2025, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Moore County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.6%.

    Housing

    Property

    $152,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,174
    N/A
    Median Property Taxes
    ±N/A

    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, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    62.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.5% of the housing units in Moore County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $61,762
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,676
    7.16k
    Number of Households
    ± 696

    In 2024, the median household income of the 7.16k households in Moore County, TX grew to $61,762 from the previous year's value of $61,325.

    The following chart displays the households in Moore County, TX 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Moore County, TX is from Texas.
    0.475
    2024 Wage GINI in Texas
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Texas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82.1%)
    2. Carpooled (11.2%)
    3. Walked (4.79%)

    In 2024, 82.1% of workers in Moore County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who walked to work (4.79%).

    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.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Moore County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.6%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    18.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Moore County, TX (3.87k out of 21.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 20.7% of the children was living in poverty in Moore County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.5%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 209 in Moore County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 104% per 100,000 population.

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