Demographics & People — Morganton, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,541 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~17,900 |
| Median Age | 37.8 |
| Total Households | 6,682 |
| Family Households | 4,385 |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5614 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,369 |
| Black or African American | 2,422 |
| Asian | 357 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,078 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 6,218 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,183 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,527 |
| American | 3,251 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 2,086 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 1,594 |
| German | 1,577 |
| Irish | 1,308 |
| English | 1,231 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 675 |
Language
| English Only | 12,504 |
| Spanish | 2,866 |
| Population 5+ | 16,219 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 660 |
| Population 18+ | 13,216 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Morganton, North Carolina.