Morganton Township, NC
Living in Morganton Township
Bikeability9
Walkability10
Commute78
Public Transit16
Affordability93
Public Safety81
Airports60
Hospitals69
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation-1.9k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office17%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$135kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$509Median Monthly Rent+$54 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas5%
Utility gas18%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Morganton Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14
Property Crime in Morganton Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Morganton Township
Inland Flooding50
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Morganton Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Morganton Township, NC
Morganton Day School
2 miles, N
Silvercreek Adventist School
6 miles, W
Christian Classical Academy
10 miles, E
Nebo Crossing Academy
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Morganton Township, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
20 miles, E
Gardner-Webb University
32 miles, S
Lees-McRae College
33 miles, N
Montreat College
34 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Morganton Township, NC
Broughton Hospital
2 miles, NE
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
2 miles, NE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
17 miles, NE
The McDowell Hospital
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Morganton Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
51 miles, W
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
54 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
63 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
66 miles, NW