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Morganton

Georgia · 296 residents (2025 est.) · 0.784 sq mi
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Morganton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,625. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $263,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
241
−19%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
307 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+7%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:296 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2182873574264951990201020202024Morganton
2024241
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,625
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,337
+138%since 2000
from $19,897 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+23%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,800
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+44%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(17)
Diversity Score41.4%(100)
Diversity Score
41
+4857%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+12%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.1%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.4%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.8%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morganton, Georgia?

Morganton, Georgia has about 241 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morganton, Georgia?

The typical household in Morganton, Georgia earns about $70,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morganton, Georgia expensive?

In Morganton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $263,800, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Morganton, Georgia?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Morganton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morganton, Georgia?

About 13.7% of people in Morganton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morganton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Morganton, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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