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Morgan County

Ohio · 15,054 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 $34,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,000. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,054
+1%since 2000
from 14,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+9%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,962
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,868 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,777
+34%since 2000
from $13,967 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(13,908)
Black3.4%(504)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(61)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(1,431)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(13,972)
Black2.8%(428)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(97)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other2.5%(377)
Diversity Score14.8%(2,222)
Diversity Score
15
+54%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan County, Ohio?

Morgan County, Ohio has about 15,054 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morgan County, Ohio earns about $34,962 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 $86,000, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, Ohio?

About 8.7% 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 19.1% 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 860 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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