Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

158,192

4.55% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.3

0.248% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.59%

2.15% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$68,564

7.26% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$238,900

7.95% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

73,855

5.69% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC had a population of 158k people with a median age of 40.3 and a median household income of $68,564. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC grew from 151,312 to 158,192, a 4.55% increase and its median household income grew from $63,922 to $68,564, a 7.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.67%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.68%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.66%).

9.88% of the households in Mooresville Town & Statesville City 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.

95.9% of the residents in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Iredell (South)--Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC are Mitchell Community College (865 degrees awarded in 2021), NASCAR Technical Institute (497 degrees), and Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology (21 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC was $238,900, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC borders Davie, Yadkin & Iredell (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Lincoln & Cleveland (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Hickory City PUMA, NC, Huntersville, Cornelius & Davidson Towns PUMA, NC, Concord, Kannapolis Cities & Harrisburg Town PUMA, NC, and Rowan County PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 158k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.99% of Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (11.1k people).

In 2021, there were 5.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC are Spanish (9,037 households), Hmong (593 households), and German (429 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

80,328

Women

50.7%

77,954

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 158,282 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

95.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 1.18k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.8k ± 615
White (Hispanic)
5.8k ± 804

8.13%

Hispanic Population

12.9k people

8.13% of the people in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC are hispanic (12.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,531 ± 1,225 people
India
1,050 ± 793 people
Colombia
599 ± 600 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 2,531 Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC residents, followed by India with 1,050 and Colombia with 599.

Foreign-Born Population

6.99%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

6.78%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.3k people

As of 2021, 6.99% of Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC residents (11.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC was 6.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,037 households (6.03%)
Hmong
593 households (0.396%)
German
429 households (0.286%)

9.88% of the households in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 6.03% of the households in Mooresville Town & Statesville City 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

Vietnam
3,006 ± 392
Gulf War (2001-)
1,674 ± 301
Gulf War (1990s)
1,350 ± 254

Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC employs 73.9k people. The largest industries in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (4,821 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,140 people), and Construction (3,917 people), and the highest paying industries are Not specified wholesale trade ($269,052), Sewage treatment facilities ($216,025), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($190,120).

Males in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.61 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,344. The income inequality in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.507, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,555

Women

46.6%

37,325

Men

53.4%

The workforce of Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC in 2020 was 69,880 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

73.9k

2021 Value

5.69%

1 Year growth

± 5.69%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 5.69%, from 69.9k employees to 73.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,255 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,134 people), and Other managers (2,015 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mooresville Town & Statesville City 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.9k

2021 Value

5.69%

1 Year growth

± 5.69%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 5.69%, from 69.9k employees to 73.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,821 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,140 people), and Construction (3,917 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,926

Median earning men ± $2,394

$30,918

Median earning women ± $955

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,483), Wholesale Trade ($77,485), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,416).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($50,313), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,047), and Public Administration ($45,217).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC awarded 1,383 degrees. The student population of Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 2,442 male students and 2,106 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC are White (905 and 65.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (192 and 13.9%), Black or African American (148 and 10.7%), and Two or More Races (54 and 3.91%).

The largest universities in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Mitchell Community College (865 and 62.5%), NASCAR Technical Institute (497 and 35.9%), and Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology (21 and 1.52%).

The most popular majors in Iredell (South)--Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC are Automobile Mechanics Technology (418 and 30.2%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (268 and 19.4%), and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology (80 and 5.78%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,548 students enrolled in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC, 53.7% men and 46.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,957 records, of which 47.8% were women and 52.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
16 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
268 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
50 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Iredell (South)--Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Iredell (South)--Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mitchell Community College
865 degrees awarded
NASCAR Technical Institute
497 degrees awarded
Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mitchell Community College with 865 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 825 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC, which is 1.48 times more than the 558 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 905 degrees mean that there were 4.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 192 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 ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($219) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,590) 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 2021, 0.522% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.599% 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 Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (33.9k), Some college (27.1k), and Bachelors Degree (27k).

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 Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC was $238,900 in 2021, which is 0.976 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $221,300 to $238,900, a 7.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC is $68,564. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$238,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,757

$42,704

Median Property Taxes

±$1,398

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 Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.1%

Homeownership

2021

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.1% of the housing units in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mooresville Town & Statesville City 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Mooresville Town & Statesville City 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.

$68,564

Median Household Income

± $1,988

60.9k

Number of Households

± 1,795

In 2021, the median household income of the 60.9k households in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC grew to $68,564 from the previous year's value of $63,922.

The following chart displays the households in Mooresville Town & Statesville City 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

0.507

2021 Wage GINI in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC

0.509

2020 Wage GINI in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC was 0.507 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.345% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Worked At Home (11.3%)
Carpooled (9.05%)

In 2021, 77.3% of workers in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.05%).

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

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.51% of the workforce in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mooresville Town & Statesville City 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 Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC (15k out of 156k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mooresville Town & Statesville City 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 Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 51.8% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.87%

Uninsured

51.8%

Employer Coverage

12.1%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.36%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC declined by 1.48% from 9% to 8.87%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.