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Fort Morgan

Colorado · 11,597 residents · 5.337 sq mi
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Fort Morgan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,642. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,300. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,597
+5%since 2000
from 11,034 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,173 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,067 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.6
+2%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K12K1990201020202024Fort Morgan
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,642
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,128 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,813
+45%since 2000
from $15,024 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+38%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(6,478)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino39%(4,308)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.4%(6,663)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(4,795)
Black6.9%(795)
Hispanic / Latino48.2%(5,588)
Asian0.6%(74)
Other1.5%(169)
Diversity Score72.4%(8,397)
Diversity Score
72
+20%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
21.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Morgan, Colorado?

Fort Morgan, Colorado has about 11,597 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Morgan, Colorado?

The typical household in Fort Morgan, Colorado earns about $48,642 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Morgan, Colorado expensive?

In Fort Morgan, Colorado, the median home is worth about $184,300, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Morgan, Colorado?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Morgan, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Morgan, Colorado?

About 10.7% of people in Fort Morgan, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Morgan, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Morgan, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,529 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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