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Morganton, NC vs Waynesboro, VA

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- Waynesboro is 0% more densely populated than Morganton.
- People are 0.6% less likely to be married in Waynesboro.
- The Median Age is 1.5 years older in Waynesboro.
 Morganton, NCWaynesboro, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,149329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
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 Population - 201016,823  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock19,520285,036,114
 Population - 199015,085  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now10.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,479.693.4
 Land Area19.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Morganton, NCWaynesboro, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Morganton, NCWaynesboro, VAUnited States
 White62.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock10.9%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Morganton, NCWaynesboro, VAUnited States
 Married Population43.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.6%50.2%
 Never Married37.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.3%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households6,395  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,07080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,291  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock28.0%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 5 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 11 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 12 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 Waynesboro    5 Reviews
Lonnie · Charlotte, NC
Over Taxation
Over 6 years ago

Thinking of living in Waynesboro. Really nice, friendly people and a great City to live in as long as you plan to stay. You'll be penalized for living there any time  More

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TAMMY · Waynesboro, VA
Worse place ever for retirees!!!!!
Over 6 years ago

Don't know why it was given top ratings. Worse place ever!!!! They do not hire people over 40 and they claim to be veteran friendly but they aren't. I retired from the  More

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Unhappy · Waynesboro, VA
Hate it
Over 7 years ago

Waynesboro is horrible dont move here! I been here unfortunately all my life im 29. People here suck old ppl scared to do the speed limit so traffic is jammed up during  More

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