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Morgan County

Missouri · 21,006 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 $41,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $150,100. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,006
+9%since 2000
from 19,309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+9%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K19K20K22K1990201020202024Morgan County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,477
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,659 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,137
+58%since 2000
from $15,950 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+46%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(18,693)
Black0.5%(97)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(161)
Asian0.1%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(702)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(19,298)
Black0.6%(126)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(446)
Asian0.3%(61)
Other2.1%(438)
Diversity Score12.7%(2,662)
Segregation Score34.4%(7,231)
Diversity Score
13
+248%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.2%
−53.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan County, Missouri?

Morgan County, Missouri has about 21,006 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morgan County, Missouri earns about $41,477 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 $150,100, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, Missouri?

About 12.6% 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 19.2% 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 5,432 residents, a change of about 35 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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