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Population Review

Morganton city, NC — Population & Demographics

Morganton city, NC has a population of 17,541. The median household income is $49,434 and the median age is 38.5.

17,541

Population

$49,434

Median Income

$208,300

Median Home Value

38.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White59.1%
Black or African American13.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$49,434

Median Household Income

$26,668

Per Capita Income

24.3%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$208,300

Median Home Value

$909

Median Rent

51.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

76.9%

High School+

23.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

6.8%

Work From Home

19.4 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Morganton city, NC has a population of 17,541 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Morganton city, NC is $49,434, with 24.3% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Morganton city, NC is $208,300, with median rent at $909.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.