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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Morgan County

Ohio · 14,897 residents · 416.426 sq mi
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Morgan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,868. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% 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 $66,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,897
+5%since 1990
from 14,194 in 1990
1990 – 2025
36 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+14%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,868
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,396 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,967
+49%since 1990
from $9,373 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$347
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $262 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
21.7% rent
2.3
+27%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(13,519)
Black4%(574)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(10)
Asian0.1%(20)
Diversity Score11.6%(1,640)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(13,908)
Black3.4%(504)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(61)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score9.6%(1,431)
10
−17%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
+5%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan County, Ohio?

Morgan County, Ohio has about 14,897 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Morgan County, Ohio earns about $28,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgan County, Ohio expensive?

In Morgan County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $66,800, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, Ohio?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Morgan County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgan County, Ohio?

About 18.4% of people in Morgan County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morgan County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Morgan County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 703 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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