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Fairmont, WV vs Morganton, NC

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- Morganton is 0% more densely populated than Fairmont.
- People are 6.5% more likely to be married in Morganton.
- The Median Age is 3.2 years older in Morganton.
 Fairmont, WVMorganton, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,389329,725,481
 Female Population51.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 201018,725  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,310285,036,114
 Population - 199020,210  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-4.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-9.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock903.693.4
 Land Area8.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fairmont, WVMorganton, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Fairmont, WVMorganton, NCUnited States
 White86.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian0.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fairmont, WVMorganton, NCUnited States
 Married Population41.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.3%50.2%
 Never Married40.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.552.60
 Households7,903  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,10480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,630  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Fairmont    2 Reviews
26554 · Fairmont, WV
Lovely town not too far off the beaten path
Over 14 years ago

I find Fairmont to be a pretty good town to raise kids. You get to be a "big fish in a little pond" here. Everyone knows you and looks after you if you want to let them.  More

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Myra · Fairmont, WV
Place to Live.
Over 14 years ago

This is not so much a comment about where I live, but more of me ,looking for some helpful suggestions. I live in West Virgina, been here all my life. And now I'm  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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