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Morganton, NC vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg is 0% more densely populated than Morganton.
- People are 51.8% less likely to be married in Blacksburg.
- The Median Age is 15.7 years younger in Blacksburg.
 Morganton, NCBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
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 Population - 201016,823  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock39,573285,036,114
 Population - 199015,085  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now10.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,250.493.4
 Land Area19.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Morganton, NCBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock24.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock2.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock4.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Morganton, NCBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 White62.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.8%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Morganton, NCBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Married Population43.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.9%50.2%
 Never Married37.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock3.4%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.772.60
 Households6,395  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,49280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,291  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.5%  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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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews
Sarah · Hampton, VA
Whole neww world
Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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DrZ · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg pros & cons
Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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kent · Blacksburg, VA
blacksburg, va climate
Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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