COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Morgan County

Illinois · 36,397 residents · 568.959 sq mi

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The short version

Morgan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,403. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $47,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.5

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 14%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

36,397

−1%vs 2000

vs 36,616 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

64 / sq mi

−1%vs 2000

vs 64 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.5

−9%vs 2000

vs 37.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202433K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,403

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $36,933 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,372

−32%vs 2000

vs $18,205 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.2%

+1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$47,600

−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $73,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$321

+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $420 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

67.7%

−2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 70.4% in 2000

32.3% rent

Afford Score

1.8

−9%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic91.7%(33,589)

Black5.3%(1,950)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(496)

Asian0.5%(167)

Other0%

Diversity Score17%(6,226)

1990

White, non-Hispanic94.9%(34,555)

Black3.9%(1,410)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(238)

Asian0.6%(219)

Other0.6%(213)

Diversity Score13.6%(4,947)

Diversity Score

−20%vs 2000

vs 17 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.0%

−3.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 19.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

75.9%

−4.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.7%

−0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.9 min

+28%vs 2000

vs 14.0 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan County, Illinois?

Morgan County, Illinois has about 36,397 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Morgan County, Illinois earns about $26,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgan County, Illinois expensive?

In Morgan County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $47,600, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, Illinois?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Morgan County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgan County, Illinois?

About 11.2% of people in Morgan County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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