COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Morgan County

Tennessee · 17,300 residents · 522.18 sq mi

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Morgan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,280. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,900.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.2

US median: 33.0

Less educated

4% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 11%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

17,300

−12%vs 2000

vs 19,757 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

33 / sq mi

−12%vs 2000

vs 38 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.2

−9%vs 2000

vs 36.5 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202421K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$19,280

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $27,712 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$7,722

−40%vs 2000

vs $12,925 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

20.2%

+4.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$37,900

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $56,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$261

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $397 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

82.9%

+0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.9% in 2000

17.1% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−3%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic96.2%(19,016)

Black2.2%(440)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(120)

Asian0.1%(23)

Other0%

Diversity Score7.3%(1,434)

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.8%(16,922)

Black1.2%(203)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(111)

Asian0.2%(38)

Other0.8%(137)

Diversity Score6.9%(1,192)

Diversity Score

−5%vs 2000

vs 7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

3.7%

−2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

56.7%

−7.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 63.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

1.4%

−1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 2.6% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

26.2 min

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 26.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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, Tennessee?

Morgan County, Tennessee has about 17,300 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Morgan County, Tennessee earns about $19,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgan County, Tennessee expensive?

In Morgan County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $37,900, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, Tennessee?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Morgan County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgan County, Tennessee?

About 20.2% of people in Morgan County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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5 census tracts

Census Tract 1103 Census Tract 1105 Census Tract 1104 Census Tract 1101 Census Tract 1102

9 ZIP codes

ZIP 37840 ZIP 37887 ZIP 37770 ZIP 37726 ZIP 37872 ZIP 37829 ZIP 37845 ZIP 37719 ZIP 37733

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

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