Morganton, NC
Living in Morganton
Bikeability10
Walkability22
Commute74
Public Transit17
Affordability90
Public Safety78
Airports59
Hospitals71
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-491 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate23%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office13%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$160kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$519Median Monthly Rent+$58 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas4%
Utility gas32%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Morganton
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14
Property Crime in Morganton
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 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
Inland Flooding50
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Morganton, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Morganton, NC
Morganton Day School
1 miles, E
Silvercreek Adventist School
6 miles, SW
Christian Classical Academy
10 miles, E
Nebo Crossing Academy
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Morganton, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
21 miles, E
Lees-McRae College
31 miles, N
Appalachian State University
33 miles, N
Montreat College
34 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Morganton, NC
Broughton Hospital
2 miles, E
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
3 miles, SE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NE
The McDowell Hospital
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Morganton, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
52 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
56 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
64 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
65 miles, SW