COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Morgan County

Illinois · 36,616 residents · 568.959 sq mi

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Morgan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,933. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,300.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.8

US median: 35.2

Less educated

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

36,616

+1%since 1990

from 36,397 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

64 / sq mi

+1%since 1990

from 64 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.8

+10%since 1990

from 34.5 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202433K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$36,933

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $26,403 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,205

+47%since 1990

from $12,372 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

9.7%

−1.5 ptssince 1990

from 11.2% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$73,300

+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $47,600 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$420

−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $321 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

70.4%

+2.7 ptssince 1990

from 67.7% in 1990

29.6% rent

Afford Score

2.0

+10%since 1990

from 1.8 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black3.9%(1,410)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(238)

Asian0.6%(219)

Diversity Score13.6%(4,947)

2000

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

Black5.3%(1,950)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(496)

Asian0.5%(167)

Diversity Score17%(6,226)

Diversity Score

+25%since 1990

from 14 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

19.9%

+3.9 ptssince 1990

from 16.0% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

79.9%

+4.0 ptssince 1990

from 75.9% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.4%

+0.8 ptssince 1990

from 5.7% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.0 min

−22%since 1990

from 17.9 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 36,616 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Morgan County, Illinois earns about $36,933 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 $73,300, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, Illinois?

About 19.9% 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 9.7% of people in Morgan County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morgan County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Morgan County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 219 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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