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Mountains, Music, and Memories in Morganton

Morganton offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The downtown area is experiencing a revitalization, with historic buildings housing unique shops, restaurants, and breweries. Residents take pride in their community, fostering a strong sense of belonging.

Downtown Morganton
COMMUNITY GUIDE · MORGANTON
Morganton, Burke County

City Snapshot

Population

17,474

County

Burke County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$47,715

Quick Numbers

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Oak Hill Fire & Rescue

Brendletown Fire & Rescue

Triple Community Fire Department, Inc.

Salem Fire and Rescue Protection Association, Inc.

Chesterfield Fire Rescue

Morganton Public Safety

West End Volunteer Fire Department

Glen Alpine Fire Department

This Week

Hickory Crawdads vs. Columbia Fireflies

2026-06-16 at 11:00 PM

Hickory Crawdads vs. Columbia Fireflies

2026-06-17 at 4:05 PM

Hickory Crawdads vs. Columbia Fireflies

2026-06-18 at 11:00 PM

Hickory Crawdads vs. Columbia Fireflies

2026-06-19 at 11:00 PM

Jacoozy Spring Tour 2026

2026-06-19 at 11:00 PM

Community Leaders

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Ronnie Thompson

Mayor of Morganton

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Thom Tillis

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

T
Ted Budd

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Josh Stein
Josh Stein

Governor

Democratic Party