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Morganton, NC vs Chattanooga, TN

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- Chattanooga is 0% more densely populated than Morganton.
- People are 9.3% less likely to be married in Chattanooga.
- The Median Age is 0.9 years younger in Chattanooga.
 Morganton, NCChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock180,353329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.738.4
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 Population - 201016,823  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock155,554285,036,114
 Population - 199015,085  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock18.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now10.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,261.993.4
 Land Area19.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock7.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Morganton, NCChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Morganton, NCChattanooga, TNUnited States
 White62.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock30.3%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Morganton, NCChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Married Population43.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.4%50.2%
 Never Married37.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.7%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.252.60
 Households6,395  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock40,21380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,291  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.2%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 Chattanooga    60 Reviews
philip · Chattanooga, TN
Moving East
Over 4 years ago

Moved to Chattanooga from the San Francisco Bay area. It was a hard one but after losing much in the 2017, 2018, 2019 annual wildfire festival of California I got tired  More

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Audra · East Ridge, TN
Let's get real about Chattanooga.
Over 4 years ago

I feel like the crime in Chattanooga gets glossed over in most reviews. Lived here virtually my entire life and I will truly miss the golden sunrises against the  More

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Lewan · Cleveland, TN
“There”s a song for you in Tennessee “
Over 4 years ago

I live in nearby Cleveland TN where I have lived for 20 years. I like to shop and visit Chattanooga as there is a lot to do but they do have a very high crime rate.   More

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