Mooresville, NC Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Mooresville?
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There are 48,431 residents in Mooresville, with a median age of 35.9. Of this, 48.53% are males and 51.47% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.87% of the resident pool in Mooresville, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.97%. Additionally, 6.16% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 38,736 people in Mooresville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 38,736 people in Mooresville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 48,431 | 25.8% |
| Male Population | 23,502 | 28.3% |
| Female Population | 24,929 | 23.5% |
Male population 48.53%
Female population 51.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.9 | 1.4% |
| Citizen US Born | 43,040 | 26.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 2,406 | 67.9% |
| Not Citizen | 2,985 | -4.9% |
Citizen US Born 88.87%
Citizen not US Born 4.97%
Not Citizen 6.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 240 | -34.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,432 | -3.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,652 | 44.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,625 | 14.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 38,736 | 29.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.5%
Moved from Same County 7.2%
Moved from Same State 5.56%
Moved from Different State 5.5%
Same House as Last Year 81.23%
What are the employment statistics in Mooresville?
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White-collar workers make up 81.35% of the working population in Mooresville, while blue-collar employees account for 18.65%. There are also 2,618 entrepreneurs in Mooresville (10.64% of the workforce); 18,794 workers employed in private companies (76.41%); and 1,861 people working in governmental institutions (7.57%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 20,007 | 26.9% |
| Blue Collar | 4,588 | 26.9% |
White Collar 81.35%
Blue Collar 18.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,618 | 31.8% |
| Private Companies | 18,794 | 25.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,861 | 23.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,322 | 36.4% |
Self Employees 10.64%
Private Companies 76.41%
Governmental Workers 7.57%
Not for Profit Companies 5.38%
How many households are there in Mooresville?
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There are a total of 18,744 households in Mooresville, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 69.08% of these Mooresville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.92%. Additionally, 38.15% of households have children and 61.85% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 18,744 | 27.3% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -1.1% |
| Family Households | 12,948 | 24.8% |
| Non-family Households | 5,796 | 33.0% |
Family Households 69.08%
Non-family Households 30.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,151 | 24.9% |
| Households without Children | 11,593 | 28.8% |
Households with Children 38.15%
Households without Children 61.85%
What are the median and average incomes in Mooresville?
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The average annual household income in Mooresville is $92,723, while the median household income sits at $75,141 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $80,932, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $82,572. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $37,250 and $48,115, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $92,723 | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income | $75,141 | 6.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,824 | 17.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 43,452 | 26.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Mooresville?
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There are 19,839 housing units in Mooresville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2003. Of the 18,744 occupied housing units in Mooresville, 59.49% are owner-occupied, while 40.51% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.73% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $260,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,314 per month in Mooresville.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.73% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $260,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,314 per month in Mooresville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 19,839 | 28.6% |
| Median Year Built | 2003 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 670 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 505 | 54.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 710 | 46.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 650 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 841 | 18.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 847 | 25.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,903 | 20.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,604 | 26.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,022 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 87 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 18,744 | 27.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 11,151 | 32.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 7,593 | 20.5% |
Owner Occupied 59.49%
Renter Occupied 40.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 8,556 | 32.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,595 | 30.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $260,800 | 5.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $257,600 | 11.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,314 | 4.4% |
With Mortgage 76.73%
Without Mortgage 23.27%
What is the level of education in Mooresville?
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Approximately 25.66% of the population in Mooresville holds a high school degree (that's 9,254 residents), while 22.88% have attained a college certificate (9,893 locals) and 28.7% have a bachelor's degree (10,347 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 684 | -9.6% |
| Some High School | 9,254 | 30.1% |
| Some College | 9,893 | 19.9% |
| Associate Degree | 3,411 | 27.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,347 | 37.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,111 | 21.8% |
No High School 1.9%
Some High School 25.66%
Some College 22.88%
Associate Degree 9.46%
Bachelor's Degree 28.7%
Graduate Degree 11.4%
What is the marital status of Mooresville residents?
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A total of 11,465 people in Mooresville have never been married (which represents 29.9% of the total population), while 20,487 of them are wedded (53.43%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 762 (1.99%) and 4,464 (11.64%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 11,465 | 26.4% |
| Married | 20,487 | 24.4% |
| Separated | 762 | 55.8% |
| Widowed | 1,926 | 17.2% |
| Divorced | 4,464 | 41.9% |
Never Married 29.9%
Married 53.43%
Separated 1.99%
Widowed 5.02%
Divorced 11.64%
What are the most common means of transportation in Mooresville?
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The top three means of transportation people in Mooresville use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 20,328 residents commute by car, 142 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 98 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 20,328 | 22.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 142 | 4.4% |
| Motorcycle | 24 | 300.0% |
| TaxiCab | 28 | -79.3% |
| Walk | 98 | 5.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Mooresville by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
