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Morganton, NC vs Elgin, IL

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- Elgin is 0% more densely populated than Morganton.
- People are 19.0% more likely to be married in Elgin.
- The Median Age is 2.6 years younger in Elgin.
 Morganton, NCElgin, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock114,156329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 201016,823  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock94,487285,036,114
 Population - 199015,085  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now10.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,044.193.4
 Land Area19.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Morganton, NCElgin, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Morganton, NCElgin, ILUnited States
 White62.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.0%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock47.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Morganton, NCElgin, ILUnited States
 Married Population43.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.0%50.2%
 Never Married37.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.3%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.942.60
 Households6,395  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock27,37080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,291  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.0%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 Elgin    9 Reviews
Stephanie · Elgin, IL
A nice small city with lots to offer
Over 10 years ago

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

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Rachel · Elgin, IL
Lived in Elgin, IL since 1994
Over 12 years ago

Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

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Leslie · Elgin, IL
My Town... Elgin [:
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

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