Morganton Township, Burke County, North Carolina
Morganton Township is a township in Burke County, North Carolina. About 27,643 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 59.7 sq mi (155 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 27,643 ± 1,225
- County
- Burke County
- School district
- Burke County Schools
- Land area
- 59.7 sq mi (155 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $55,523 ± $4,825
- Median home value
- $213,800 ± $14,079
- Water area
- 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3702392136
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.707049, -81.690211
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Morganton Township, largest first
- Morganton (city)17,646 people
- Salem (CDP)2,377 people
These places’ central points lie inside Morganton Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Upper Fork Township5.2 mi south
- Drexel Township6.0 mi northeast
- Quaker Meadows Township6.2 mi northwest
- Silver Creek Township6.6 mi west
- Lower Creek Township8.7 mi north
- Lower Fork Township9.0 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Morganton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Burke County, largest first
- Icard Township17,244 people
- Silver Creek Township10,227 people
- Lovelady Township8,499 people
- Drexel Township6,744 people
- Quaker Meadows Township6,333 people
- Lower Fork Township2,948 people
- Lower Creek Township2,947 people
- Linville Township2,079 people
- Upper Creek Township1,229 people
- Upper Fork Township1,139 people
- Smoky Creek Township441 people
- Jonas Ridge Township322 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Burke County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Morganton Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 34 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 44 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:10 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:53 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:13 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:46 PM around June 29
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:35 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:13 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:37 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:54 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May 15 | 6:21 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:10 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:22 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:45 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:09 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:33 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:02 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:29 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Burke County or the local office.
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