Morganton, North Carolina
Morganton: city in Burke County, North Carolina, United States
About
Morganton is a city located in the county of Burke in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,918 and a population density of 341 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,625 inhabitants.
The city was created 249 years ago in 1776.
Quick Facts about Morganton
| Population | 16,625 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Burke County |
| Postal code | 28655–28680 |
| Phone Area Codes | 828 |
| Area | 49.61 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.7454,-81.6848 |
| Altitude | 1,161 feet / 354 meters |
| Capital city | Morganton is capital of Burke County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1777 (249 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:53:34 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 335 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Morganton is located at 35°44'43"N 81°41'5"W (35.7454100, -81.6848200).
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Official website of Morganton
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Morganton decreased by 1.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,918 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,782 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,673 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,537 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,486 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,426 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,410 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,522 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,550 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,577 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,625 | 0.29% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Morganton
1Catawba Meadows Park
701 Sanford Dr, Morganton, NC 28655, United States View details
Phone: +18284378863 | Website available
2Apple Hill Orchard and Cider Mill
2075 Pleasant Hill Ave, Morganton, NC 28655, United States View details
Phone: +18284197955 | Website available
3Martha's Park
200 Collett St, Morganton, NC 28655, United States View details
Phone: +18284385350 | Website available
4Fonta Flora County Park and Connector Trailhead
126 NC-126, Morganton, NC 28655, United States View details
5South Mountains State Park, Clear Creek Access
5999 Branstrom Orchard St, Morganton, NC 28655, United States View details
Phone: +18284334772 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Morganton
1Morganton City Hall
305 E Union St a100, Morganton, NC 28655 View details
Phone: +18284378863 | Website available
2Morganton Cty Crime Prevention
801 Carbon City Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 View details
Phone: +18284322692 | Website available
3Morganton Finance Department
305 E Union St a100, Morganton, NC 28655 View details
Phone: +18284378863 | Website available
4Morganton City Manager
305 E Union St # A100, Morganton, NC 28655 View details
Phone: +18284385228 | Website available
5Usda Service Center
130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, United States View details
Phone: +18284399727 | Website available
People born in Morganton (26)
People born in Morganton, including Democratic United States Senator from North Carolina Sam Ervin, politician Tod Robinson Caldwell, musician, songwriter and record producer Johnny Bristol, .
More notable people
- Ava Ohlgren (American swimmer) she was born in 31/01/1988
- Joseph "Pleasant Gardens" McDowell (American politician (1758-1799)) he was born in 25/02/1758
- Joseph Wilson Ervin (American politician (1901-1945)) he was born in 03/03/1901
- Billy Joe Patton (Amateur golfer) he was born in 19/04/1922
- Dennis Mims (American basketball player) he was born in 15/10/1980
- Alex Gibbs (American football player) he was born in 22/02/1941
- Donald Brown (player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 08/07/1985
- Dwayne Ledford (American football player) he was born in 02/11/1976
- Leon Johnson (American football player) he was born in 13/07/1974
- Owen Connelly (American historian) he was born in 29/01/1924
- Sam J. Ervin IV (American judge) he was born in 18/11/1955
- Samuel James Ervin III (United States federal judge) he was born in 02/03/1926
- Susan C. Fisher (American politician) she was born in 03/07/1955
- Tommy Giles Rogers, Jr. (American musician) he was born in 24/12/1980
- Woody Rich (American baseball player) he was born in 09/03/1916
- Bill Leslie (American journalist) he was born in 09/07/1952
- Oval Jaynes (American football player and coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 25/07/1940
- Carl Harris (American classical philologist) he was born in 29/12/1922
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Morganton, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199908 | Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton (NC) | 28655-4511 |
| 198118 | Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson (NC) | 28638 |
| 198923 | McDowell Technical Community College | Marion (NC) | 28752-8728 |
| 198835 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory (NC) | 28601 |
| 198233 | Catawba Valley Community College | Hickory (NC) | 28602-0699 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Morganton, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Morganton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Morganton Post Office | Morganton (NC) | 28655 |
| Drexel Post Office | Drexel (NC) | 28619 |
| Glen Alpin Post Office | Glen Alpine (NC) | 28628 |
| Vald Post Office | Valdese (NC) | 28690 |
| Rutherford Colleg Post Office | Rutherford College (NC) | 28671 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Morganton, Georgia human settlement in Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 314 people.
Other cities in Burke County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burke County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Valdese | 4,407 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Icard | 2,664 | Township in Burke County, North Carolina |
| Salem | 2,218 | Township in Burke County, North Carolina |
| Hildebran | 2,006 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Drexel | 1,861 | Human settlement in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Connelly Springs | 1,648 | Town in North Carolina |
| Glen Alpine | 1,487 | Town of the United States |
| Rutherford College | 1,300 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Morganton distances to largest North Carolina cities