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Morganton, NC vs Columbus AFB, MS

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- Columbus AFB is 0% more densely populated than Morganton.
- People are 55.2% more likely to be married in Columbus AFB.
- The Median Age is 13.5 years younger in Columbus AFB.
 Morganton, NCColumbus AFB, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,737329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock24.138.4
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 Population - 201016,823  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,060285,036,114
 Population - 199015,085  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-22.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now10.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,135.393.4
 Land Area19.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Morganton, NCColumbus AFB, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock13.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock1.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock0.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Morganton, NCColumbus AFB, MSUnited States
 White62.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.4%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock21.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Morganton, NCColumbus AFB, MSUnited States
 Married Population43.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock67.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock32.2%50.2%
 Never Married37.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock0.2%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.062.60
 Households6,395  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock41280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock29.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,291  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock2.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews

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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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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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 Columbus Afb    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

The military culture and Security Forces maintains a low crime rate on Columbus Air Force  More

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