Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Morganton, NC vs Roanoke Rapids, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Roanoke Rapids is 0% more densely populated than Morganton.
- People are 4.6% less likely to be married in Roanoke Rapids.
- The Median Age is 1.2 years older in Roanoke Rapids.
 Morganton, NCRoanoke Rapids, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,294329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 space3
 Population - 201016,823  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock16,957285,036,114
 Population - 199015,085  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-16.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now10.2%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock1,542.893.4
 Land Area19.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Morganton, NCRoanoke Rapids, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Morganton, NCRoanoke Rapids, NCUnited States
 White62.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock34.1%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.8%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Morganton, NCRoanoke Rapids, NCUnited States
 Married Population43.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.3%50.2%
 Never Married37.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households6,395  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,79580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,291  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock30.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.5%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
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

   |    Reply
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

   |    Reply
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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Morganton

See all reviews
Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews
Jim  · Roanoke Rapids, NC
Housing Market
Over 17 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

   |    Reply
Ashley · Raleigh, NC
Roanoke Rapids
Over 18 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Roanoke Rapids

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Poughkeepsie, New YorkJim Thorpe, PennsylvaniaCompare
 Jay, OklahomaLodi, WisconsinCompare
 Amherst, New YorkCorning, New YorkCompare
 Walnut Ridge, ArkansasNeosho, MissouriCompare
 Edgewood, KentuckyNewport, KentuckyCompare
 Hambleton, West VirginiaPhoenix, ArizonaCompare
 Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaPalm Desert, CaliforniaCompare
 Chenoweth, OregonOroville, CaliforniaCompare
 St. Rose, LouisianaNorco, LouisianaCompare
 Aberdeen, WashingtonMccleary, WashingtonCompare

Learn More About Morganton, North Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.