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Jackson, TN vs Morganton, NC

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- Morganton is 0% more densely populated than Jackson.
- People are 11.1% more likely to be married in Morganton.
- The Median Age is 3.1 years older in Morganton.
 Jackson, TNMorganton, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,389329,725,481
 Female Population53.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 201066,813  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,310285,036,114
 Population - 199048,949  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-4.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now37.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock903.693.4
 Land Area58.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jackson, TNMorganton, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  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
 Jackson, TNMorganton, NCUnited States
 White45.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Jackson, TNMorganton, NCUnited States
 Married Population39.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.3%50.2%
 Never Married40.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.552.60
 Households26,083  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,10480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,732  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews
Chris · Jackson, TN
you've been warned
Over 3 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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Aaron · Jackson, TN
Great place to live and raise a family
Over 6 years ago

We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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John · Jackson, TN
hot and humid west TN
Over 9 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  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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