Morganton is a city located in Fannin County Georgia. Morganton has a 2024 population of 299. Morganton is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 3.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 290 in 2020.
The average household income in Morganton is $75,995 with a poverty rate of 28.47%. The median age in Morganton is 42.2 years: 42.8 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morganton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 87.85% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 11.46% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.69% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 111 | 2.59 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Married | 64 | 2.95 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 26 | 1.15 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Female | 19 | 3.42 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Male | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
71.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 8.53% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 2.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 6.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 2.84% |
| High School Graduate | 94 | 44.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 4.27% |
| Some College | 65 | 30.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 193 | 166 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $66,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,188 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,625 | $66,528 | $0 |
| Some College | $41,875 | $81,250 | $0 |
$45,625
Average Earnings
$66,528
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.25% of Morganton residents speak only English, while 1.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 82 | 32.41% |
28.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.6%
Male Poverty Rate
19.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morganton is White, with 32.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morganton is White, with 32.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.52% |
| High School | 17.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 20.83% |
| Male Employed | 9.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $88,256 |
| Households | $40,417 | $75,995 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $30,623 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 10.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.39%
Born in Morganton
97.22%
Native Born
2.78%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.78%
Naturalized
97.22% of Morganton residents were born in the United States, with 51.39% having been born in Georgia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 310 | 2 | 0.65% |
| 2028 | 308 | 2 | 0.65% |
| 2027 | 306 | 3 | 0.99% |
| 2026 | 303 | 2 | 0.66% |
| 2025 | 301 | 2 | 0.67% |
| 2024 | 299 | 2 | 0.67% |
| 2023 | 297 | 2 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 295 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 295 | 5 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 290 | -17 | -5.54% |
| 2019 | 307 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 307 | 7 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 300 | 5 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 295 | 6 | 2.08% |
| 2015 | 289 | 7 | 2.48% |
| 2014 | 282 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 282 | 4 | 1.44% |
| 2012 | 278 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 279 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 280 | 0 | 0% |