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- Morganton is 0% more densely populated than Blowing Rock.
- People are 24.4% less likely to be married in Morganton.
- The Median Age is 23.4 years younger in Morganton.
 Blowing Rock, NCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,389329,725,481
 Female Population52.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 20101,240  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,310285,036,114
 Population - 19901,257  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-4.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock903.693.4
 Land Area3.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Blowing Rock, NCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 40.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 141.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 346.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6413.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8411.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Blowing Rock, NCMorganton, NCUnited States
 White96.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Blowing Rock, NCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Married Population57.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.3%50.2%
 Never Married20.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.552.60
 Households583  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,10480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children10.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households317  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Blowing Rock    2 Reviews
Maki · Blowing Rock, NC
weather
Over 11 years ago

I've been in Blowing Rock for about 8 years and can't wait to leave this gloomy place. It is grey and cloudy most of the time. The rating it has on this site of 199  More

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Douglas · Blowing Rock, NC
the weather
Over 17 years ago

great in the summer, but very cold in the  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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