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Black Mountain, NC vs Morganton, NC

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- Morganton is 0% more densely populated than Black Mountain.
- People are 17.9% less likely to be married in Morganton.
- The Median Age is 19.9 years younger in Morganton.
 Black Mountain, NCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,389329,725,481
 Female Population59.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population40.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 20107,855  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,310285,036,114
 Population - 19905,418  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-4.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now52.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock903.693.4
 Land Area6.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Black Mountain, NCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 141.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 200.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8411.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Black Mountain, NCMorganton, NCUnited States
 White93.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian0.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Black Mountain, NCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Married Population53.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.3%50.2%
 Never Married22.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.9%10.8%
 Widowed14.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.552.60
 Households3,928  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,10480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,751  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Black Mountain    3 Reviews
Margaret · Denham Springs, LA
Loved Black Mountain!
Over 3 years ago

I lived in Black Mountain for about ten years and loved it! Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a great vibe. I had to move back to my home state because of family  More

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Amy  · Black Mountain, NC
Different
Over 13 years ago

Moved to the mountains only 2 years ago from a big NC city. Thought this area near Asheville would be nice, but the people here are unkind and no one associates outside  More

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Donna · Black Mountain, NC
No Place Closer to Heaven
Over 16 years ago

There is no town in the US that is more similar to a Thonas Kinkade painting than Black Mountain, NC. You have to experience the magic of the mountains here to  More

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Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews
Mike · Morganton, NC
A wonderful place to live in the world
Over 4 years ago

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

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martha · Southampton, PA
Life in Morganton
Over 10 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

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linn · Saint Augustine, FL
Living in Morganton nc
Over 11 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More

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