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Morganton, North Carolina

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City leadership

Leader: Ronnie Thompson
Role: Mayor (Ceremonial)
Party: Nonpartisan
Population: 17,310; Census Bureau estimate
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ci.morganton.nc.us ↗

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Leaders on record

Ronnie Thompson Current
Mayor (Ceremonial) · added May 4, 2026

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Demographics

Census Bureau data for the city

Population: 17,310
Median household income: $47,715
Median age: 37.7
Land area: 19.23 sq mi
Population density: 900.2 per sq mi
County: Burke County
Metro area: Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

City government

Budget and contact

Annual budget: ~$61M
Official website: ci.morganton.nc.us ↗

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