This was 26.8 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 297.
86.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Morganton for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 27 | 13.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 65 | 32.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 14 | 6.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 23 | 11.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 46 | 22.8 |
Associate's degree | 13 | 6.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 5 | 2.5 |
Master's degree | 9 | 4.5 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |