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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Morganton

North Carolina · 15,085 residents · 19.226 sq mi
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Morganton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,007. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $56,100. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,085
−13%vs 2000
vs 17,310 in 2000
1990 – 2025
785 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,007
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,678 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,845
−39%vs 2000
vs $20,906 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$342
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $475 in 2000
US average: $450
60.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.0% in 2000
40.0% rent
2.2
−13%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(12,570)
Black12.7%(2,198)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,931)
Asian1.9%(336)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.2%(9,210)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83%(12,527)
Black15.4%(2,319)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(90)
Asian1.1%(161)
Other0.5%(78)
Diversity Score36.9%(5,563)
37
−31%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.0%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morganton, North Carolina?

Morganton, North Carolina has about 15,085 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Morganton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Morganton, North Carolina earns about $25,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morganton, North Carolina expensive?

In Morganton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $56,100, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Morganton, North Carolina?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Morganton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morganton, North Carolina?

About 10.6% of people in Morganton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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