The Town FilesMoore County, North Carolina
104,876 people. The median home is worth $351,400 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $86,080.
Towns in Moore County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst | 17,581 | $476,600 | $109,802 | 60.6 |
| Southern Pines | 15,545 | $451,100 | $88,535 | 38.7 |
| Aberdeen | 8,516 | $314,900 | $75,078 | 35.8 |
| Whispering Pines | 4,987 | $464,800 | $126,450 | 37.2 |
| Seven Lakes | 4,900 | $394,500 | $91,085 | 62.2 |
| Carthage | 2,775 | $208,200 | $82,695 | 44.7 |
People and housing
| Moore County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $351,400 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,254 | $969 |
| Median household income | $86,080 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 43.0 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
40,121 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,059 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 542 storm events in Moore County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Moore County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 11, 2025 | Tropical Depression | DR-4889: Tropical Depression Chantal |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).