Town · North Carolina
Mooresville, North Carolina
Mooresville, town, in Iredell County, North Carolina. Mooresville had 55,842 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 50,193 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 52,381 (±50). GEOID 3744220.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
55,842
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 50,193 · ACS 2020-2024: 52,381 ±50
Median household income
$89,647
±$3,728 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$390,900
±$17,944 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,626
±$62 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Mooresville and what county is it in?
Mooresville is a town in Iredell County, North Carolina. It covers 27.4 square miles of land, 1,834 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mooresville is in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mooresville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 55,842 people lived in Mooresville on July 1, 2025, up 11.0% since 2020, faster than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 50,193 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 52,381 (±50).
| Measure | Mooresville | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 52,381 ±50 | 196,544 | +14,546 |
| Households | 20,009 ±639 | 76,344 | +5,776 |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.08 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 21,657 ±648 | 84,199 | +6,605 |
Mooresville's population since 2000
From 18,823 in 2000 to 55,842 in 2025: up 196.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mooresville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mooresville?
The median resident of Mooresville is 35.8 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.2%. 8.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mooresville | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 ±1.1 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3% ±1.6 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.7% ±1.4 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±1.3 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3% ±1.3 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.3% ±2.3 pts | 72.7% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.2% ±1.9 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.1 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.7% ±1.7 pts | 7.2% | −2.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.3% ±2.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±1.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.1% ±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7% ±1.5 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7% ±1.3 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.5% ±3.2 pts | 34.1% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.7% ±2.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.8% ±2.4 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mooresville earn?
Half of Mooresville's 20,009 households earn less than $89,647 a year (±$3,728), against $81,419 in Iredell County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $85,149 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mooresville | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,647 ±$3,728 | $81,419 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $113,286 ±$5,847 | $113,658 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,111 ±$2,209 | $45,398 | +$3,651 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3% ±1.8 pts | 10.0% | −2.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.4% ±3.2 pts | 12.9% | −6.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5% ±1.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±0.8 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.9% ±1.0 pts | 93.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mooresville?
Owners occupy 58.3% of Mooresville's occupied homes and renters 41.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $390,900 by its owner (±$17,944). The median renter pays $1,626 a month including utilities, and 34.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mooresville | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $390,900 ±$17,944 | $321,400 | +$104,518 |
| Median gross rent | $1,626 ±$62 | $1,252 | +$262 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.0% ±4.9 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,895 ±$65 | $1,714 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.3% ±2.7 pts | 71.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.7% ±2.7 pts | 28.1% | – |
| Housing units | 21,657 ±648 | 84,199 | +6,605 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±2.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.2% ±2.6 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% ±1.3 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.3% ±1.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 30.4% ±2.8 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.7% ±1.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mooresville building?
Builders took permits for 692 new housing units in Mooresville in 2025 (308 in single-family houses), 12.4 per 1,000 residents against 7.7 across North Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mooresville work and get to work?
71.1% of Mooresville's workers drive alone and 19.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Mooresville | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.2% ±2.4 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.1% ±2.4 pts | 73.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2% ±1.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.1% ±2.1 pts | 14.6% | +13.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min ±1.5 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mooresville?
12 census tracts lie mostly in Mooresville, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $64,911 (Tract 616.01) to $122,140 (Tract 614.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 614.02Iredell County | 6,946 | $108,934 |
| Tract 615.01Iredell County | 5,096 | $70,893 |
| Tract 616.03Iredell County | 5,155 | $86,330 |
| Tract 612.03Iredell County | 7,084 | $101,250 |
| Tract 615.02Iredell County | 5,066 | $90,739 |
| Tract 615.03Iredell County | 4,956 | $94,231 |
| Tract 613.04Iredell County | 5,478 | $85,926 |
| Tract 616.01Iredell County | 3,454 | $64,911 |
| Tract 614.03Iredell County | 4,153 | $70,433 |
| Tract 614.08Iredell County | 5,534 | $122,140 |
| Tract 613.03Iredell County | 5,867 | $109,542 |
| Tract 616.05Iredell County | 2,821 | $89,355 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mooresville) · Census block assignment files
How does Mooresville compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mooresville is the 740th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 21st-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Mooresville ranks 90th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 21st | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 61st | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 42nd | 443 |
| Median household income | 90th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 105th | 443 |
| Median home value | 91st | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 44th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 283rd | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 89th | 421 |
| Median age | 362nd | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 299th | 443 |
| Work from home | 92nd | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 204th | 439 |
Mooresville's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Mooresville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mooresville?
4 of the 57 figures for Mooresville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mooresville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Mooresville.