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Winston-Salem, NC vs Morganton, NC

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- Morganton is 0% more densely populated than Winston-Salem.
- People are 4.8% more likely to be married in Morganton.
- The Median Age is 1.7 years older in Morganton.
 Winston-Salem, NCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,389329,725,481
 Female Population52.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 2010230,024  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,310285,036,114
 Population - 1990143,485  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-4.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock903.693.4
 Land Area132.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Winston-Salem, NCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Winston-Salem, NCMorganton, NCUnited States
 White45.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian2.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Winston-Salem, NCMorganton, NCUnited States
 Married Population41.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.3%50.2%
 Never Married41.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.9%10.8%
 Widowed5.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.552.60
 Households97,869  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,10480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households41,418  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Winston-Salem    26 Reviews
Emily · Greenville, SC
A sad and corrupt city
Over 5 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Charlotte · Winston-Salem, NC
Beautiful and Quiet
Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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mary · Terre Haute, IN
Progressive, artsy small city
Over 7 years ago

I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  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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