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Morganton

Georgia · 285 residents · 0.784 sq mi
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Morganton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $112,500. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

285
−5%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
364 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
43.5
+1%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2182873574264951990201020202024Morganton
2024241
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,375
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$13,305
−33%since 2000
from $19,897 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
30.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade22.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$112,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$883
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
68.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
31.4% rent
3.8
+47%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(12)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.2%(32)
11
+1237%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
4.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
−6%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
74.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
32.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
10.7%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
44.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
30.3%
−55.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Morganton, Georgia?

Morganton, Georgia has about 285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morganton, Georgia?

The typical household in Morganton, Georgia earns about $29,375 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 $112,500, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Morganton, Georgia?

About 6.9% 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 30.3% 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 33 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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