Demographics in Morganton, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Morganton?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

17,541

Male

8,452

48.2%

Female

9,089

51.8%

Median Age

38.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

59.1%

Black

13.8%

Hispanic

23.3%

Asian

2.0%

Two or More

5.0%

Other

15.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

15.3%

High School or Higher

32.2%

Foreign Born

12.3%

Veterans

3.4%

Married

33.6%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Morganton, NC has a population of 17,541 with a median age of 38.5. The racial makeup is 59.1% White, 23.3% Hispanic, 13.8% Black, 2.0% Asian. About 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 12.3%.