Moore County, Tennessee

TN · FIPS 47127 Republican

Located in Tennessee, Moore County has a population of 6,674 residents and a median age of 46.2 years, making it the #2,763 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.0%. The median home value is $285,300, and the median household income is $66,469, which is 12% below the national median.

6,674
Population
#2,763 of 3,222
$66,469
Median Income
-11.6% #1,472 of 3,222
46.2 years
Median Age
+18.8% #567 of 3,222
8.0%
Poverty Rate
-36.1% #370 of 3,222

Demographics

Moore County has a population of 6,674, making it the #2,763 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.2 years, which is 18.8% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Moore County is $66,469, ranking #1,472 out of 3,222 counties — 11.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.0% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.

Income#1,472
$66,469
-11.6%
vs nation
54th percentile
Per Capita#1,428
$35,949
-12.9%
vs nation
56th percentile
Poverty#370
8.0%
-36.1%
vs nation
89th percentile
Unemployment#1,666
4.5%
-15.2%
vs nation
48th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Moore County is $285,300 (+1.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $841/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.5%.

Home Value#700
$285,300
+1.2%
vs nation
78th percentile
Rent#1,814
$841
-27.7%
vs nation
44th percentile
Homeownership#293
82.5%
+28.1%
vs nation
91th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Moore County, 24.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 28.6% below the national average, ranking #1,357 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.1% −28.6% vs nation
Rank #1,357 of 3,222
58th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Moore County is 77.7 years. 20.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#711
77.7
+3.4%
vs nation
77th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,846
20.0%
+2.2%
vs nation
41th percentile
Diabetes#1,928
11.5%
+3.3%
vs nation
39th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,979
38.8%
+4.0%
vs nation
37th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,927
6.6
+16.4%
vs nation
7th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,737
5.2
+17.1%
vs nation
13th percentile
Uninsured Rate#1,647
9.8%
-6.5%
vs nation
48th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,867
27.3%
+3.5%
vs nation
41th percentile
Food Insecurity#954
12.4%
-13.9%
vs nation
70th percentile

Substance Use

19.1% of adults in Moore County smoke , 36.5% are obese , and 17.5% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#2,023
19.1%
+6.4%
vs nation
36th percentile
Adult Obesity#1,031
36.5%
-3.7%
vs nation
67th percentile
Excessive Drinking#704
17.5%
-11.8%
vs nation
78th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 31.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 22.4 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#2,378
31.8
+61.0%
vs nation
7th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#2,277
30.6
+71.0%
vs nation
8th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#1,862
22.4
+10.9%
vs nation
34th percentile

Families & Children

12.8% of children in Moore County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 17.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#1,199
17.6
-19.5%
vs nation
60th percentile
Child Poverty#736
12.8%
-32.6%
vs nation
77th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Moore County is 69.1%. The mean commute time is 27.1 min, which is 1.8% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
69.1% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
27.1 min −1.8% vs nation
Rank #1,462 of 3,222
55th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Moore County voted Republican with a margin of 68.9%. The vote was 14.8% Dem / 83.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.5 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +68.9%
14.8% 83.7%
Dem 3,654 votes Rep
2020 REP +65.4%
16.2% 81.6%
Dem 3,539 votes Rep
2016 REP +62.5%
17% 79.5%
Dem 2,926 votes Rep
2012 REP +48.1%
25.2% 73.3%
Dem 2,799 votes Rep
2008 REP +38.3%
29.8% 68.1%
Dem 2,952 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Moore County, Tennessee

Moore County, Tennessee has a total population of 6,674, making it the 2,763rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Moore County is 46.2 years, which is 18.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Moore County is $66,469, which ranks #1,472 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.

The median home value in Moore County is $285,300, 1.2% above the national median. Renters in Moore County pay a median gross rent of $841 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Moore County, 24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.

Moore County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.2%).

All data for Moore County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.