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Morgan County

Colorado · 28,159 residents · 1,280.485 sq mi
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Morgan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $136,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,159
+4%since 2000
from 27,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+7%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K26K28K30K1990201020202024Morgan County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,111
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,568 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,181
+30%since 2000
from $15,492 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+16%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(18,191)
Black0.2%(57)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(8,473)
Asian0.2%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.7%(14,875)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(17,370)
Black2.7%(755)
Hispanic / Latino33.8%(9,506)
Asian0.5%(135)
Other1.4%(383)
Diversity Score63%(17,749)
Diversity Score
63
+15%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan County, Colorado?

Morgan County, Colorado has about 28,159 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morgan County, Colorado earns about $43,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgan County, Colorado expensive?

In Morgan County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $136,200, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, Colorado?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Morgan County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgan County, Colorado?

About 14.6% of people in Morgan County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morgan County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Morgan County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,220 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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