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Morganton, North Carolina

Introduction to 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.

Morganton History

Morganton was founded in 1777 and officially incorporated as a town in 1784. It was named in honor of General Daniel Morgan, a Revolutionary War hero. Originally, it was called Morganborough but was later renamed Morganton. It was established as the site of North Carolina frontier’s circuit court. Morganton established a post office in 1795. Within a few years, the East/West road, now known as Highway 70, was built. This road stretched from the Atlantic Ocean to Tennessee.

Morganton and nearby Attractions

  • South Mountains State Park
  • Sam J. Ervin Jr. Library and Museum
  • Catawba Meadows Park
  • Greenway Trails
  • Lake James
  • Joara Archeological Site

Things To Do In Morganton

Morganton has been amply blessed with natural beauty. The Catawba River, which flows through the city, offers breathtaking views of the majestic Table Rock. Morganton has something special for just about everyone. It has rolling hills, abundant forests, and 154 miles of shoreline along Lake James. All of these provide opportunities for a diverse range of recreational activities.

Morganton Transportation

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Morganton Higher Education

Western Piedmont Community College is the local center for higher education. Catawba Valley Community College and Appalachian State University are a short distance away.

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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