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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.
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.
In 2000, Morganton had a median family income of $42,687.
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 has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Morganton, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Morganton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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