Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC

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2023 Population

128,714

1.67% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0.463% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

11.2%

3.26% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$74,981

4.73% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$285,000

9.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

52,757

3.27% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 129k people with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $74,981. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC grew from 126,598 to 128,714, a 1.67% increase and its median household income grew from $71,594 to $74,981, a 4.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.38%), Other (Hispanic) (3.48%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.88%).

9.51% of the households in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC 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.

97% of the residents in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC are Sandhills Community College (817 degrees awarded in 2022) and Montgomery Community College (296 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC was $285,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.7%.

Most people in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC borders Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC, Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Davidson County PUMA, NC, Randolph County PUMA, NC, Harnett County PUMA, NC, Cumberland County (West)--Fayetteville City (West) PUMA, NC, Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC, and Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 129k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.64% of Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (7.26k people).

In 2023, there were 6.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.3k people) in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.64k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (8,743 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (414 households), and German (313 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,826

Women

51.1%

62,016

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 126,842 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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Citizenship

97%

2023 Citizenship

97%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97% of Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.3k ± 386
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.1k ± 603
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.64k ± 766

9.17%

Hispanic Population

11.8k people

9.17% of the people in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (11.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,979 ± 1,324 people
Honduras
558 ± 579 people
Canada
430 ± 508 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 2,979 Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Honduras with 558 and Canada with 430.

Foreign-Born Population

5.64%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.26k people

5.57%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.06k people

As of 2023, 5.64% of Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC residents (7.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC was 5.57%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,743 households (7.2%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
414 households (0.341%)
German
313 households (0.258%)

9.51% of the households in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 7.2% of the households in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,079 ± 582
Vietnam
2,758 ± 361
Gulf War (1990s)
1,367 ± 296

Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC employs 52.8k people. The largest industries in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (3,494 people), Construction (3,476 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,369 people), and the highest paying industries are Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($231,284), Nondepository credit & related activities ($227,953), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($197,200).

Males in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,812. The income inequality in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,909

Women

48.5%

26,406

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 was 51,315 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

52.8k

2022 Value

3.27%

1 Year growth

± 3.27%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.27%, from 51.1k employees to 52.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC, are Registered nurses (1,736 people), Other managers (1,459 people), and Cashiers (1,331 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

52.8k

2022 Value

3.27%

1 Year growth

± 3.27%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.27%, from 51.1k employees to 52.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,494 people), Construction (3,476 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,369 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,635

Median earning men ± $3,076

$36,918

Median earning women ± $1,717

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,286), Public Administration ($64,882), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($64,583).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($60,417), Public Administration ($58,179), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,960).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% 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 10.9%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC awarded 1,113 degrees. The student population of Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,753 male students and 2,727 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC are White (701 and 63.6%), followed by Black or African American (146 and 13.2%), Hispanic or Latino (126 and 11.4%), and Unknown (58 and 5.26%).

The largest universities in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Sandhills Community College (817 and 73.4%) and Montgomery Community College (296 and 26.6%).

The most popular majors in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (350 and 31.4%), Gunsmithing (88 and 7.91%), and Registered Nursing (68 and 6.11%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 4,480 students enrolled in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC, 39.1% men and 60.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,313 records, of which 57.3% were women and 42.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
350 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
68 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
51 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 350 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Sandhills Community College
817 degrees awarded
Montgomery Community College
296 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sandhills Community College with 817 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 448 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.674 times less than the 665 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 701 degrees mean that there were 4.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 146 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 ($2,515) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($136) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,351) 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

Measure

In 2022, 0.78% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.489% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (24k), Some college (20.8k), and Bachelors Degree (20.7k).

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 & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC was $285,000 in 2023, which is 0.939 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $261,000 to $285,000, a 9.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC is 75.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC is $74,981. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

Housing

Property

$285,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,291

$40,049

Median Property Taxes

±$1,569

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 & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.7%

Homeownership

2023

69%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.7% of the housing units in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC 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.

$74,981

Median Household Income

± $3,308

52.9k

Number of Households

± 1,872

In 2023, the median household income of the 52.9k households in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC grew to $74,981 from the previous year's value of $71,594.

The following chart displays the households in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.5

2022 Wage GINI in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC

0.507

2021 Wage GINI in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC

In 2022, the income inequality in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.35% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Worked At Home (10.3%)
Carpooled (7.22%)

In 2023, 77.5% of workers in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.22%).

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

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.34% of the workforce in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC (14.1k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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.

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.

Health

91.1% of the population of Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 34.1% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 8.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 16.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.86%

Uninsured

34.1%

Employer Coverage

13.2%

Medicaid

18.2%

Medicare

17.5%

Non-Group

8.17%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC declined by 6.43% from 9.47% to 8.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.