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Morganton city, North Carolina

Official LSAD Designation: Morganton city • Census GEOID: 3744400 • Burke County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Morganton city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $51,355 ±$2,582
Per Capita Income $29,317 ±$2,919
Poverty Rate 25.7% ±5%
Population Below Poverty Level 4,334 ±835
Unemployment Rate 3.8% ±1.9%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 7,528 ±615
Broadband Internet Rate 90.4% ±2.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).