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Morganton (NC) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Morganton, North Carolina

StateNorth Carolina
Land Area (mi²)19.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)913.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.32% (56)
Growth Since 20206.47% (1069)
Rank in State61th
Rank in Country2579th

The population of Morganton, NC in 2022 is estimated to be 17,586. This is an increase of 0.32% (56 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Morganton by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Morganton by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Morganton by Age

Morganton Population Pyramid 2022
Morganton Median Age
37.3
Total
32.6
Male
38.6
Female
Morganton Sex Ratio
48.25%
7,969
Male
51.75%
8,548
Female
Morganton Age Dependency Ratio
32.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
45.9
Child Dependency Ratio
Morganton Adults
12,254
Adults
(2,976 of whom are seniors) in Morganton.

Population of Morganton by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate