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Morganton, GA
City in Fannin County, Georgia.
Population
241
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
308
ZIP codes
0
Morganton and its ZIP codes
Morganton at a glance
- Morganton is 62% denser than Georgia as a whole.
Local data for Morganton, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fannin County. PPP loans are for Morganton.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,821
7,675 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,012
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$252M
FY 2026, $9,942 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Morganton, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
375
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
291
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
60.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morganton, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Morganton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral BluffCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Blue RidgeCity | 4.7 mi | 2.7 |
| EpworthCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| Cherry LogCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| McCaysvilleCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Copperhill, TNCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Ducktown, TNCity | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| BlairsvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Murphy, NCTown | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| EllijayCity | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| East EllijayCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| Farner, TNCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| Young HarrisCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| Hayesville, NCTown | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| Coker Creek, TNCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| Marble, NCCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morganton, GA in?
- Morganton is in Fannin County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Morganton, GA?
- About 241 people live in Morganton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morganton?
- Nearby places include Mineral Bluff (3.3 mi), Blue Ridge (4.7 mi), Epworth (9.4 mi), Cherry Log (9.8 mi), McCaysville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023