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Morgan

Georgia · 1,741 residents · 1.31 sq mi
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Morgan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,625. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 5% 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 $80,500. The poverty rate of 42.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 74% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,741
+19%since 2000
from 1,464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,329 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+10%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
07311K2K3K1990201020202024Morgan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,625
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$3,427
−47%since 2000
from $6,414 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$394
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+240%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(456)
Black60.4%(884)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(119)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.1%(967)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.8%(502)
Black67.8%(1,180)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(43)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.8%(49)
Diversity Score59.7%(1,040)
Diversity Score
60
−10%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+45.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
3.5%
−59.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
91.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.0% in 2009
Female
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2013
from 41.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan, Georgia?

Morgan, Georgia has about 1,741 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morgan, Georgia?

The typical household in Morgan, Georgia earns about $15,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgan, Georgia expensive?

In Morgan, Georgia, the median home is worth about $80,500, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan, Georgia?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Morgan, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgan, Georgia?

About 42.1% of people in Morgan, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morgan, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Morgan, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,511 residents, a change of about 657 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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