Morganton is a city located in Burke County, North Carolina. Morganton has a 2025 population of 17,845. Morganton is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,502 in 2020.
The average household income in Morganton is $68,807 with a poverty rate of 29.9%.The median age in Morganton is 38.5 years: 34.3 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Morganton includes 59.11% White, 15.43% other race, 13.81% Black or African American, 4.62% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 10,369 | 59.11% |
Other race | 2,706 | 15.43% |
Black or African American | 2,422 | 13.81% |
Two or more races | 877 | 5% |
Native American | 810 | 4.62% |
Asian | 357 | 2.04% |
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Never Married
Morganton's average per capita income is $31,888. Household income levels show a median of $49,434. The poverty rate stands at 29.9%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $89,000 | - |
Families | $57,334 | $81,384 |
Households | $49,434 | $68,807 |
Non Families | $36,464 | $42,456 |
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