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Moncure, NC
Census-designated place in Chatham County, North Carolina.
Population
1,039
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
220
ZIP codes
0
Moncure and its ZIP codes
Moncure at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $54,076 a year, 25% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- Median rent is $544 a month.
Local data for Moncure, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moncure, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,076
Poverty rate
1.2%
Median rent
$544/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
36.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (174), Mexican Americans (111), German Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chatham County. PPP loans are for Moncure.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,422
20,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$642M
FY 2026, $8,415 per person
How people get to work
Moncure, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.4%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other27.2%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 36.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moncure, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
496
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
211
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moncure, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Moncure
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PittsboroTown | 9.2 mi | 8.9 |
| BroadwayTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| ApexTown | 11 mi | 26.9 |
| SanfordCity | 12 mi | 33.2 |
| GulfCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Fearrington VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Holly SpringsTown | 14 mi | 19.4 |
| Briar ChapelCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| GoldstonTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Governors ClubCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| Fuquay-VarinaTown | 16 mi | 19.4 |
| MamersCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6 |
| Governors VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Carolina MeadowsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| CaryTown | 19 mi | 61 |
| MorrisvilleTown | 20 mi | 9.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moncure, NC in?
- Moncure is in Chatham County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Moncure, NC?
- About 1,039 people live in Moncure, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moncure?
- Nearby places include Pittsboro (9.2 mi), Broadway (11 mi), Apex (11 mi), Sanford (12 mi), Gulf (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023