County · Texas
Moore County, Texas
Moore County, Texas. Moore County had 21,891 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 48341.
Moore County is the county of the Dumas, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,891
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,358 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,373
Median household income
$61,762
±$4,676 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$152,600
±$12,174 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$939
±$76 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Moore County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,358 residents in Moore County. The Census Bureau estimates 21,891 for July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 21,373 over 900 square miles of land.
| Measure | Moore County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,373 | 30,188,424 | −26 |
| Households | 7,157±272 | 10,992,816 | +424 |
| Average household size | 2.97±0.11 | 2.69 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 8,277±32 | 12,128,515 | +210 |
Moore County's population since 2000
From 20,121 in 2000 to 21,891 in 2025: up 8.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Moore County?
Moore County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Dumas with 14,862 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Moore County?
The median resident of Moore County is 31.2 years old; 31.1% are under 18 and 11.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 61.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.2%. 30.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Moore County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.2±0.8 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 31.1%±0.9 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.2%±0.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 61.0% | 39.7% | +4.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.2%±0.2 pts | 39.1% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.5 pts | 11.9% | +1.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±1.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 30.1%±3.0 pts | 17.6% | +3.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 52.7%±4.2 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5%±1.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6%±1.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 22.8%±3.4 pts | 17.1% | +5.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 68.2%±3.3 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.3%±2.7 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±1.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Moore County earn?
Half of Moore County's 7,157 households earn less than $61,762 a year (±$4,676), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $67,529 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $5,767 after inflation. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Moore County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,762±$4,676 | $78,476 | −$5,767 |
| Mean household income | $79,252±$6,672 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,480±$2,238 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3%±4.9 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.4%±7.2 pts | 18.7% | +10.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.6%±3.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.0%±3.8 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Moore County?
Owners occupy 62.5% of Moore County's occupied homes and renters 37.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $152,600 by its owner (±$12,174). The median renter pays $939 a month including utilities, and 25.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Moore County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $152,600±$12,174 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $939±$76 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.7%±7.9 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,523±$135 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.5%±3.7 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,277±32 | 12,128,515 | +210 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.0%±7.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.2%±4.0 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.8%±2.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.6%±1.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Moore County building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units across Moore County in 2025 (15 single-family), 0.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Moore County get to work?
82.1% of Moore County's workers drive alone and 1.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Moore County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.4%±3.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±1.4 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.1%±3.4 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.2%±2.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 4.8%±2.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.4 min±1.5 | 26.7 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 are Moore County's census tracts?
Moore County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,266 (Tract 9502.01) to $71,779 (Tract 9502.02).
| Tract 950148341950100 | 2,700±295 | $68,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0148341950201 | 2,949±174 | $45,266 |
| Tract 9502.0248341950202 | 3,835±418 | $71,779 |
| Tract 9503.0148341950301 | 3,469±499 | $67,060 |
| Tract 9503.0248341950302 | 4,502±670 | $61,364 |
| Tract 950448341950400 | 3,918±509 | $47,287 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Moore County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 112th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 125th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 118th of 254 |
| Median household income | 146th of 253 |
| Median home value | 150th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 129th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 229th of 252 |
| Median age | 243rd of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Moore County 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' school search.