Morganton Population

2010–2026

297

2026 projection

4.2% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Morganton. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026297+10.34%
2025296+20.68%
202429400.00%
2023294+20.68%
202229200.00%
2021292+72.46%
2020285-10.35%
2019286-20.69%
2018288+51.77%
2017283+20.71%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Morganton is growing about as fast as Fannin County, and slower than Georgia and the U.S.

  • Georgia+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Fannin County+2.6%
  • Morganton+2.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Morganton Demographics

46.1median age

Median age

Female38.8 yrs
Male46.6 yrs

Adults

208
43 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults165 other adults

Sex

Female 51.5% · 124Male 48.5% · 117

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Morganton Income

$70,625median household income

Median household income

$70,625

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$57,778

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.7%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Morganton Marital Status

58% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married58%63%54%
Never married20%24%16%
Divorced13%2%24%
Widowed4%<1%7%
Separated5%10%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201