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- Morganton is 0% more densely populated than Gaston.
- People are 3.5% more likely to be married in Morganton.
- The Median Age is 5.8 years older in Morganton.
 Gaston, SCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,389329,725,481
 Female Population48.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 20101,634  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,310285,036,114
 Population - 1990984  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-4.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now74.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock903.693.4
 Land Area5.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Gaston, SCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 840.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Gaston, SCMorganton, NCUnited States
 White57.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian1.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Gaston, SCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Married Population42.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.3%50.2%
 Never Married36.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.9%10.8%
 Widowed3.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.552.60
 Households806  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,10480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households257  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.8%  Unlock10.8%
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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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