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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Morgan County

Missouri · 19,309 residents · 597.635 sq mi
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Morgan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,659. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $76,100. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,309
+24%since 1990
from 15,574 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 26 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.6
+1%since 1990
from 42.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,659
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,158 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,950
+62%since 1990
from $9,867 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$367
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
17.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+6%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(15,353)
Black0.4%(64)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(101)
Asian0.1%(19)
Diversity Score5.1%(789)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(18,693)
Black0.5%(97)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(161)
Asian0.1%(21)
Diversity Score3.6%(702)
Diversity Score
4
−28%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.5%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−36%since 1990
from 29.3 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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Compare Morgan County to nearby counties

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Income$65,715+114%
Home value$181,900+139%
Population15,428−31%
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MORGAN COUNTY VS
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Income$52,567+71%
Home value$177,900+134%
Population20,536−8%
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MORGAN COUNTY VS
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Income$66,387+117%
Home value$305,400+301%
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MORGAN COUNTY VS
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Home value$192,600+153%
Population25,817+15%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan County, Missouri?

Morgan County, Missouri has about 19,309 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Morgan County, Missouri earns about $30,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgan County, Missouri expensive?

In Morgan County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $76,100, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, Missouri?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Morgan County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgan County, Missouri?

About 16.2% of people in Morgan County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morgan County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Morgan County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,735 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 4701Census Tract 4702Census Tract 4703Census Tract 4705.01Census Tract 4705.03Census Tract 4704.02Census Tract 4705.02Census Tract 4704.01
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 65084ZIP 65037ZIP 65078ZIP 65011ZIP 65072ZIP 65354ZIP 65329ZIP 65034
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