Moore County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Moore County - Moore County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Moore County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Moore County located in the map, major cities in Moore county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Moore County, North Carolina

About Moore County, North Carolina

Moore County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Carthage. As per 2020 census, the population of Moore County is 102763 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 706 sq mi (1,829 km2). Moore County was established on 1784.

Facts about Moore County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionPiedmont / Sandhills & Coastal Plain transition (Central NC)
County SeatCarthage
Named AfterAlfred Moore (Revolutionary War officer & U.S. Supreme Court justice)
Established1784
Coordinates~35.30° N, 79.47° W
Total Area~705.69 sq mi
Land Area~697.68 sq mi
Water Area~8.00 sq mi
Population (2020)~99,727
Estimated Population (2025)~109,762
Population Density~143 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesCarthage, Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Cameron, Robbins, Pinebluff, Seven Lakes
Main IndustriesTourism & hospitality, Golf & recreation, Services, Retail, Manufacturing
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 1, U.S. Highway 15‑501, NC Highways
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForPinehurst golf resorts & U.S. Open championships, Sandhills scenery, historic villages & cultural festivals
Websitehttps://www.moorecountync.gov

Top Attractions in Moore County, North Carolina

  • Pinehurst Resort – World-class golf and spa.
  • Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities – Historic estate and gardens.
  • Southern Pines Downtown – Shops and dining.
  • Sandhills Horticultural Gardens – Gardens and walking trails.
  • Golf Digest Courses – Premier golf experiences.
  • Famous Pinehurst No. 2 – Iconic golf course.
  • Moore County Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Little River Regional Park – Recreation and picnic areas.
  • Aberdeen Historic District – Historic architecture.
  • Southern Pines Country Club – Golf and social events.

Cities & Towns in Moore County, North Carolina

Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Cameron, Carthage, Aberdeen, Robbins, Vass, Whispering Pines