Morganton
| State |  North Carolina |
|---|---|
| County | Burke County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | +1 828 |
| Area | 47 km² |
| Population | 17,849 |
| Population Density | 380 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 354 m |
| FIPS | 3744400 |
| GNIS-ID | 990244 |
| Founded | 1777 |
| Place type | County Seat |
| Coordinates | ♁35° 44′ N, 81° 42′ W |
| Latitude | 35.740848 |
| Longitude | -81.700292 |
Morganton is located in the Burke County in North Carolina. Currently, 2 postal codes and 1 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 17,849 on an area of 47 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Household income
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +3.85 % · ⌀ 944 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median home value
YoY $ · +6.43 % · 221,700 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +5.53 % · 54.7 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -0.95 % · 8.7 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · -9.38 % · 4.9 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median household income
YoY $ · +3.89 % · 51,355 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Poverty rate
YoY % · -13.93 % · 25.7 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +23.06 % · 19,384
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +13.29 % · 26.1 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -8.67 % · 17.7 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +19.00 % · 8.1 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · -1.82 % · 37.8 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Morganton
YoY +0.11 % · 17,849
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4 % |
| Diabetes | 14.3 % |
| High blood pressure | 39.7 % |
| Smoking | 17.3 % |
| Depression | 25.9 % |
| Asthma | 11.2 % |
| Physically inactive | 30.9 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 16.6 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Map of Morganton
The map shows the position of Morganton based on the stored coordinates.
Districts of Morganton
The table shows the recorded districts of Morganton and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Morganton and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Salem | 5 km |
| Drexel | 8 km |
| Glen Alpine | 8 km |
| Valdese | 12 km |
| Rutherford College | 16 km |
| Gamewell | 17 km |
| Connelly Springs | 18 km |
| Cajah's Mountain | 19 km |
| Nebo | 19 km |
| Icard | 22 km |
| Sawmills | 22 km |
| Hudson | 23 km |
