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Mooresboro, NC
Town in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
Population
190
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
108
ZIP codes
0
Mooresboro and its ZIP codes
Mooresboro at a glance
- Mooresboro is 51% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Mooresboro, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cleveland County. PPP loans are for Mooresboro.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,935
35,958 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,181
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$706M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mooresboro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
613
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mooresboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Mooresboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LattimoreTown | 2.3 mi | 1 |
| Boiling SpringsTown | 3.6 mi | 4.5 |
| EllenboroTown | 4.1 mi | 1.3 |
| CliffsideCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.3 |
| CaroleenCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.1 |
| KingstownTown | 6.2 mi | 1.8 |
| HenriettaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| PolkvilleCity | 8.6 mi | 1.9 |
| BosticTown | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| ShelbyCity | 9 mi | 22.4 |
| Forest CityTown | 9.8 mi | 8.6 |
| LawndaleTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Patterson SpringsTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| EarlTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Light OakCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| SpindaleTown | 13 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mooresboro, NC in?
- Mooresboro is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Mooresboro, NC?
- About 190 people live in Mooresboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mooresboro?
- Nearby places include Lattimore (2.3 mi), Boiling Springs (3.6 mi), Ellenboro (4.1 mi), Cliffside (5.2 mi), Caroleen (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023