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Salem, SC vs Morganton, NC

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- Morganton is 0% more densely populated than Salem.
- People are 6.8% less likely to be married in Morganton.
- The Median Age is 2.8 years younger in Morganton.
 Salem, SCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,389329,725,481
 Female Population55.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population44.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 2010143  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,310285,036,114
 Population - 1990192  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-4.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-20.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock903.693.4
 Land Area0.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Salem, SCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 1413.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 200.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Salem, SCMorganton, NCUnited States
 White97.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Salem, SCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Married Population46.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.3%50.2%
 Never Married30.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.9%10.8%
 Widowed10.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.552.60
 Households48  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,10480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children18.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households16  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Salem    2 Reviews
Laura · Manorville, NY
Paradise awaits in this hidden gem
Over 6 years ago

Absolutely one of the most beautiful places to live m. Come check it  More

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Steve · Seattle, WA
Mediocre Southern Burg
Over 7 years ago

I lived in the general Salem area for a year and a half. Being a "Yankee" I was treated with either indifference or outright hostility. Things I liked were little  More

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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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