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Morganton, NC vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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- Myrtle Beach is 0% more densely populated than Morganton.
- People are 9.1% more likely to be married in Myrtle Beach.
- The Median Age is 8.1 years older in Myrtle Beach.
 Morganton, NCMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
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 Population - 201016,823  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock22,759285,036,114
 Population - 199015,085  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock56.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now10.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,487.293.4
 Land Area19.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Morganton, NCMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.0%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  Unlock3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock14.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Morganton, NCMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 White62.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock17.3%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock13.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Morganton, NCMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Married Population43.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.3%50.2%
 Never Married37.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.7%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households6,395  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,53580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock51.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,291  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.4%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 Myrtle Beach    56 Reviews
Gabe · Murrells Inlet, SC
Change isn't always good
Over 5 years ago

Coming from Massachusetts and New York state, I loved the weather, beach and change of lifestyle. Being an outgoing friendly person I met some nice people here along  More

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Samira · Wilmington, NC
Yes to The Carolinas But No to Myrtle
Over 6 years ago

We were looking for a new city, and Myrtle Beach had had enough press that we were curious to check it out. A 30something and 40something couple, both of us have  More

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Melissa · Myrtle Beach, SC
Pro's and Con's of living in Myrtle Beach
Over 7 years ago

If I could give 4.5 instead of 5 I would because Id like to see the traffic flow better with more red lights and see more money put in to landscaping the roadways and  More

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