Morganton City, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 17310 people, 6829 households, and 4121 families residing in the city. The population density was 953 people per square mile (367.96/kmē), it is the 222nd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 7313 housing units at an average density of 402.7 per square mile (155.48/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.31 persons, and the average family size was 2.92 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 21.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92 males. The median age of the city's population was 39.1 years, the median age of male residents at 35.7 and the median age of female residents at 42.3. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 75.67% White, 12.76% Black or African American, 0.55% American Indian, 1.99% Asian, 0.81% Native Hawaiian, 1.58% from two or more races and 6.64% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $34678, making its North Carolina's 294th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $42687, making its North Carolina's 287th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $20906, it is 164th wealthiest city by per capita income in North Carolina. The median income of city was $21423, Median income for males is $22979, compared with $19659 for females.
In 2000, 3511 pupils and students, of which 48.59% are male and 51.41% are female, 20.28% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.84% nursery or pri school, 3.62% kindergarten, 46.94% elementary school, 25.29% high school and 18.31% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 17310 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 17406 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 17426 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 17313 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 17225 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 17085 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 17004 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 17007 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 17053 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 17132 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 17194 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 103 | 102 | 205 |
| Kindergarten | 32 | 95 | 127 |
| Elementary school | 811 | 837 | 1648 |
| High school | 441 | 447 | 888 |
| College or graduate school | 319 | 324 | 643 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morganton city, North Carolina | $34678 | $42687 | $20906 |
| Burke County, North Carolina | $35629 | $42114 | $17397 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |