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Overview for Morganton, NC

17,389 people live in Morganton, where the median age is 37.6 and the average individual income is $23,890. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,389

Total Population

37.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$23,890

Average individual Income

Around Morganton, NC

There's plenty to do around Morganton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

26
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
11
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including El Maiz Mexican Restaurant, Craft'd, and Thornwell Books.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.68 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.73 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.8 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.86 miles 5 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 0.01 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.86 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Morganton, NC

Morganton has 6,395 households, with an average household size of 2.55. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Morganton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 17,389 people call Morganton home. The population density is 903.61 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,389

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.6

Median Age

47.66 / 52.34%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 14.51%

0-9 Years

10-17: 11.39%

10-17 Years

18-24: 8.26%

18-24 Years

25-64: 45.34%

25-64 Years

65-74: 10.79%

65-74 Years

75+: 9.7%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 2681 (29%)
  • High School Degree 2604 (28%)
  • Associate Degree 1515 (16%)
  • Bachelor Degree 1610 (17%)
  • Graduate Degree 897 (10%)
6,395

Total Households

2.55

Average Household Size

$23,890

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 1,930 (30%)

Without Children: 4,465 (70%)

Marital Status

Married 28%
Single 29%
Divorced 8%
Separated 6%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 12%

White Collar: 88%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 17%
15 to 29 Minutes 9%
30 to 59 Minutes 9%
60+ Minutes 2%

Schools in Morganton, NC

Primary Schools (10)
Middle Schools (3)
High Schools (3)
Mixed Schools (4)
The following schools are within or nearby Morganton. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
W A Young Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Forest Hill Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Oak Hill Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Glen Alpine Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
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