Moore County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Moore County
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Moore County Courthouse in Lynchburg
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Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Tennessee |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Named for | William Moore, state legislator |
| Seat | Lynchburg |
| Largest city | Lynchburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 130 sq mi (300 km2) |
| • Land | 129 sq mi (330 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3 km2) 0.9%% |
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| • Total | 6,461  |
| • Density | 49/sq mi (19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | Government & Education Services |
Moore County is a small county in the south-central part of Tennessee. In 2020, about 6,461 people lived there. This makes it one of the least populated counties in Tennessee.
Moore County works together with its main town, Lynchburg, as one government. This helps them save money and offer better services. The county is about 130 square miles, making it the second smallest county in Tennessee. It was created in 1871. Moore County is also part of the Tullahoma-Manchester area.
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History of Moore County
Moore County was formed in 1871. It was made from parts of Lincoln, Bedford, and Franklin counties. The county was named after General William Moore. He was an early settler and a long-time member of the state government.
When it was first created, Moore County was much larger. But Lincoln County went to court and got some of its land back. This made Moore County smaller.
Whiskey distilleries started in this area in the 1820s. By 1875, there were fifteen distilleries in the county. Today, the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg is a major employer. It is also the main source of income for the county.
Because Moore County is so small, its leaders decided to combine the city and county governments. This happened in 1988. This change helped lower costs and improve services for everyone.
Geography and Nature
Moore County covers about 130 square miles. Most of this is land, with a small amount of water. It is the second smallest county in Tennessee. The county is located partly on the Highland Rim. This area has some hills and rough land. It is also partly in the flatter Nashville Basin.
Neighboring Counties
- Coffee County (to the northeast)
- Franklin County (to the southeast)
- Lincoln County (to the southwest)
- Bedford County (to the northwest)
Natural Areas
People of Moore County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 6,233 | — | |
| 1890 | 5,975 | −4.1% | |
| 1900 | 5,706 | −4.5% | |
| 1910 | 4,800 | −15.9% | |
| 1920 | 4,491 | −6.4% | |
| 1930 | 4,037 | −10.1% | |
| 1940 | 4,093 | 1.4% | |
| 1950 | 3,948 | −3.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,454 | −12.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,568 | 3.3% | |
| 1980 | 4,510 | 26.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,721 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 5,740 | 21.6% | |
| 2010 | 6,362 | 10.8% | |
| 2020 | 6,461 | 1.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 2020 |
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2020 Population Data
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,999 | 92.85% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 103 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.45% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 211 | 3.27% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101 | 1.56% |
In 2020, there were 6,461 people living in Moore County. There were 2,592 households and 1,862 families.
2010 Population Data
In 2010, the county had 6,362 people. There were 2,492 homes. About 27% of these homes had children under 18. Most homes (61.8%) were married couples. About 22.6% of homes were single people living alone. The average home had 2.51 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 24.2% were under 20 years old. About 18.4% were 65 or older. The average age in the county was 43.3 years.
Economy and Jobs
Moore County is home to the Jack Daniel Distillery. This famous company makes Tennessee whiskey. Their products are sold all over the world. Even with the distillery, Moore County is a "dry county." This means that selling alcohol is generally not allowed there. This rule comes from old state laws.
While national laws against alcohol sales ended in 1933, Tennessee has its own rules. Counties can choose to allow alcohol sales by voting. So far, Moore County has not voted to change its "dry" status.
Education in Moore County
Schools in Moore County are managed by the Moore County Department of Education.
- Lynchburg Elementary School - for grades PreK–6
- Moore County High School - for grades 7–12
Motlow State Community College is also located in the northern part of Moore County.
Communities
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Moore (Tennessee) para niños
