Morganton, North Carolina

Population Data for Morganton, NC:

Population – 54898
Male – 50.78 %
Female – 49.22 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 81.71 %
Hispanic – 4.91 %
African American – 9.96 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.35 %
Asian – 3.33 %

Geographic Data for Morganton, North Carolina:

Population Density – 167.73 per sq. mi
Elevation – 1110 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Morganton:

In Elementary School – 6,060 (47.00 %)
In High School – 3,360 (26.06 %)
In College – 2,037 (15.80 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 3,591 (9.81 %)
Associate’s Degree – 2,647 (7.23 %)
Some College, No Degree – 6,551 (17.89 %)
High School Graduate – 10,950 (29.91 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 4,735 (12.93 %)

Employment and Household Data for Morganton, NC:

Percentage of People Employed – 59.97 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.61 %
Unemployment Level – 4.18 %

Median Household Income – $36,089.00
Average Household Size – 2.49

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 29.41 %
2 Vehicles – 36.22 %
3 or more Vehicles – 21.36 %

Average Cost to Rent in Morganton - $464 per month