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Morganton, NC


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Morganton, North Carolina

Morganton, North Carolina, in Burke county, is 43 miles NW of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 59 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Hickory - Morganton - Lenoir metropolitan area. Morganton contains a population of approximately 17,310.

The People and Families of Morganton

In Morganton, about 43% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Morganton, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Approximately 24% of Morganton is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Morganton boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Morganton had a median family income of $42,687.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Morganton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,460. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Morganton Housing

Morganton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Morganton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Morganton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Morganton Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Morganton Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Morganton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Morganton, NC

Comparing Morganton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women68
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Female Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime46

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