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Morganton, NC vs High Point, NC

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- High Point is 0% more densely populated than Morganton.
- People are 6.5% more likely to be married in High Point.
- The Median Age is 0.0 years older in High Point.
 Morganton, NCHigh Point, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock113,148329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 201016,823  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock85,839285,036,114
 Population - 199015,085  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock32.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now10.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,028.893.4
 Land Area19.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Morganton, NCHigh Point, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Morganton, NCHigh Point, NCUnited States
 White62.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock34.1%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock10.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Morganton, NCHigh Point, NCUnited States
 Married Population43.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.5%50.2%
 Never Married37.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.532.60
 Households6,395  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock27,95880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,291  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.1%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 High Point    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Mild winter lovely spring with flowers blooming hot miserable humid summer breath taking  More

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Over 14 years ago

High Point is a very nice  More

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Over 15 years ago

There is no longer a job market in High Point, NC.   More

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