Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mooresville, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

52,381

Median Agei

35.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.3%36,316

Black

12.2%6,375

Hispanic/Latino

8.3%4,339

Two or More

4.7%2,445

Asian

4.4%2,288

Other

1.1%597

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%1,215

High School Diploma

16.5%5,734

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%2,382

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%4,499

Associate's Degree

9.3%3,241

Bachelor's Degree

30.8%10,707

Master's Degree

10.9%3,780

Professional Degree

2.6%898

Doctorate

1.2%433

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

45.5%

Graduate+

14.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$390,900

Median Renti

$1,626

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.3%11,668

Renter-Occupied

41.7%8,341

Total Units

21,657

Homeownership

58.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%446

$50K–$100K

0.5%63

$100K–$150K

2.9%338

$150K–$200K

3.6%425

$200K–$300K

20.9%2,435

$300K–$500K

47.2%5,509

$500K–$1M

20%2,335

$1M+

1%117

Rent Distribution

Under $500

183

$500–$750

227

$750–$1,000

345

$1,000–$1,250

995

$1,250–$1,500

1,435

$1,500–$2,000

3,015

$2,000+

1,691

Year Built

2020 or later

7.3%1,582

2010–2019

30.4%6,574

2000–2009

28.2%6,099

1990–1999

15.8%3,423

1980–1989

4.7%1,024

1970–1979

3.2%691

1960–1969

2.4%509

1950–1959

2.9%621

1940–1949

1.5%333

1939 or earlier

3.7%801

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.9%10,178

Electricity

46.7%9,346

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%294

No Fuel

0.5%101

Fuel Oil

0.3%69

Other

0.1%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,647

Mean Household Incomei

$113,286

Per Capita Incomei

$44,111

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

28,900

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%710

$10K–$15K

2.1%419

$15K–$20K

2%403

$20K–$25K

2.6%524

$25K–$30K

1.9%371

$30K–$35K

2.9%579

$35K–$40K

3%601

$40K–$45K

2.3%451

$45K–$50K

3.7%736

$50K–$60K

6.2%1,236

$60K–$75K

11.5%2,302

$75K–$100K

14.8%2,953

$100K–$125K

11.9%2,373

$125K–$150K

8.3%1,651

$150K–$200K

11.9%2,389

$200K+

11.5%2,311

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

378

Residentsi

785

Avg. Tenant Renti

$480/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers276 homes85% occupied$503/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 857 homes95% occupied$406/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC35 homes96% occupied$416/mo rent

811/PRAC9 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $89,647/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

70.1%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

22.4%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $72K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

88.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

65.3% of subsidized households are minority

13.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,5608.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

669

Korea

263

Mexico

226

Germany

111

Canada

United Kingdom

Philippines

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

27,117

Avg. Commutei

24.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

27,594

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,425(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.3%Insured

7.7%Uninsured