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Moore County, TX
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Moore County, Texas.
Population
21,373
Land area
900sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Moore County
Moore County at a glance
- Moore County is 79% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,762, 21% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,600 (46% below Texas) and median rent is $939 a month.
- Its largest cities are Dumas (14,452), Cactus (3,091) and Sunray (2,628).
Local data for Moore County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moore County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,762
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$152,600
Prices +8.9% in a year
Median rent
$939/mo
Homeownership
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
31.2
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (11,168), Guatemalan Americans (1,128), German Americans (890).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,125
12,962 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,001
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.1M
FY 2026, $3,564 per person
PPP loans
$32.6M
550 loans, 3,831 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$63.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Moore County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moore County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
844
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
17.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moore County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.3%
U.S. 11.1% +18.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Moore County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Moore County, TX?
- Dumas is the largest city or town in Moore County, with about 14,452 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Moore County?
- Moore County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79013, 79029, 79083.
- What is the population of Moore County, TX?
- About 21,373 people live in Moore County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Moore County?
- Moore County borders Potter County, Hutchinson County, Dallam County, Carson County, Hartley County, Hansford County, Sherman County, Oldham County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023