Moore County, Texas

Moore County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 21,904.[1] The county seat is Dumas.[2] The county was created in 1876 and organized in 1892.[3] It is named for Edwin Ward Moore, the commander of the Texas Navy.

Moore County
U.S. county
The Moore County Courthouse in Dumas
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°50′N 101°53′W
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1892
Named forEdwin Ward Moore
SeatDumas
Largest cityDumas
Area
 • Total910 sq mi (2,400 km2)
 • Land900 sq mi (2,000 km2)
 • Water9.9 sq mi (26 km2)  1.1%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total21,904
 • Density24/sq mi (9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district13th
Websitewww.co.moore.tx.us
Edwin Ward Moore (1810-1865) as depicted at his namesake Moore County Courthouse

The Dumas, TX Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Moore County.

Moore County history is highlighted in the Window on the Plains Museum in Dumas.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 910 square miles (2,400 km2), of which 900 square miles (2,300 km2) are land and 9.9 square miles (26 km2) (1.1%) are covered by water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
189015—
19002091,293.3%
1910561168.4%
19205711.8%
19301,555172.3%
19404,461186.9%
195013,349199.2%
196014,77310.7%
197014,060−4.8%
198016,57517.9%
199017,8657.8%
200020,12112.6%
201021,9048.9%
2019 (est.)20,940[5]−4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1850–2010[7] 2010–2014[1]

At the 2000 census there were 20,121 people, 6,774 households, and 5,331 families in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile (9/km2). There were 7,478 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 63.93% White, 0.69% Black or African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 31.20% from other races, and 2.62% from two or more races. 47.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[8] Of the 6,774 households 44.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.10% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.30% were non-families. 18.20% of households were one person and 8.30% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.36.

The age distribution was 33.60% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 18.30% from 45 to 64, and 10.60% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 100.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.40 males.

The median household income was $34,852 and the median family income was $37,985. Males had a median income of $29,843 versus $19,383 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,214. About 10.10% of families and 13.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.10% of those under age 18 and 10.90% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Moore County is a strongly Republican county, having given Senator John McCain 78.76% of the vote, over only 20.65% for Barack Obama in 2008. It also gave George W Bush (R) 81.75% over 17.93% John Kerry (D) in 2004.[9]

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[10]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 79.1% 4,359 19.3% 1,062 1.7% 87
2016 75.3% 3,977 20.8% 1,098 4.0% 209
2012 79.6% 3,968 19.3% 964 1.1% 53
2008 78.8% 4,282 20.7% 1,123 0.6% 32
2004 81.8% 4,601 17.9% 1,009 0.3% 18
2000 79.4% 4,201 19.7% 1,040 0.9% 49
1996 66.0% 3,353 26.7% 1,358 7.3% 372
1992 57.2% 3,147 24.8% 1,361 18.0% 990
1988 70.3% 3,710 29.1% 1,537 0.6% 34
1984 80.2% 4,649 19.5% 1,129 0.3% 18
1980 66.9% 3,736 31.2% 1,743 1.9% 104
1976 49.5% 2,759 49.6% 2,767 0.9% 49
1972 79.8% 3,620 19.0% 863 1.2% 55
1968 47.6% 2,378 27.2% 1,359 25.2% 1,259
1964 42.4% 1,762 57.5% 2,393 0.1% 4
1960 61.2% 2,463 38.4% 1,547 0.4% 15
1956 45.0% 1,820 54.8% 2,219 0.3% 10
1952 47.3% 1,909 52.4% 2,114 0.3% 12
1948 15.4% 323 83.2% 1,748 1.4% 30
1944 22.5% 313 71.7% 999 5.9% 82
1940 18.8% 224 80.7% 959 0.5% 6
1936 7.5% 47 92.4% 583 0.2% 1
1932 9.2% 56 90.4% 549 0.3% 2
1928 41.2% 87 58.8% 124
1924 9.8% 9 89.1% 82 1.1% 1
1920 11.3% 13 87.8% 101 0.9% 1
1916 5.5% 6 94.5% 103
1912 6.9% 5 78.1% 57 15.1% 11

Moore County is represented in the Texas House of Representatives by the Republican Walter Price, IV, elected on November 2, 2010. The district also includes the majority of neighboring Potter County — Amarillo. Moore county is represented in the US house of representatives by Mac Thornberry (R) as it is a part of Texas's 13th congressional district.

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated community

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. "Texas: Individual County Chronologies". Texas Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2008. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
  4. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  7. "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  9. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved 2011-06-11.
  10. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org.

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