Morganton Community Guide | Baker Realty of Lenoir, Inc.

Welcome to Morganton

Morganton NC is located in Burke County in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The downtown area includes excellent eating establishments, shopping, and a thriving business community. Morganton is the home of the CoMMA Performing Arts Center which opened in 1986, Western Piedmont Community College chartered in 1964, and NC School for the Deaf established in 1894. The annual Historic Morganton Festival takes place downtown each year the weekend after Labor Day featuring over a mile of arts and crafts vendors, as well as three stages with free music, dancers, and other talents. Lots of food and fun for all ages!

Morganton is surrounded by gorgeous landscapes including Table Rock with an elevation of 3,950 feet, Lake James State Park with boat access and hiking and biking trails, and South Mountains State Park with elevations up to 3,000 feet, an 80-foot waterfall, and miles of trails for hiking, horseback, and mountain biking. This area is a nature lover’s dream!

Overview for Morganton, NC

17,389 people live in Morganton, where the median age is 37.6 and the average individual income is $23,890. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,389

Total Population

37.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$23,890

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Morganton, NC

Population Households Employment

Morganton has 6,395 households, with an average household size of 2.55. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Morganton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 17,389 people call Morganton home. The population density is 903.61 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,389

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.6

Median Age

47.66 / 52.34%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

6,395

Total Households

2.55

Average Household Size

$23,890

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Morganton, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Morganton. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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