COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Morgan County

Tennessee · 19,757 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 $27,712. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.5

US median: 35.2

Less educated

6% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

19,757

+14%since 1990

from 17,300 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

38 / sq mi

+14%since 1990

from 33 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.5

+10%since 1990

from 33.2 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202421K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,712

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $19,280 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,925

+67%since 1990

from $7,722 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

16.0%

−4.1 ptssince 1990

from 20.2% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$56,000

+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $37,900 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$397

+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $261 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

82.9%

−0.1 ptssince 1990

from 82.9% in 1990

17.1% rent

Afford Score

2.0

+3%since 1990

from 2.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black1.2%(203)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(111)

Asian0.2%(38)

Diversity Score6.9%(1,192)

2000

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

Black2.2%(440)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(120)

Asian0.1%(23)

Diversity Score7.3%(1,434)

Diversity Score

+5%since 1990

from 7 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

6.0%

+2.3 ptssince 1990

from 3.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

63.8%

+7.1 ptssince 1990

from 56.7% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

2.6%

+1.1 ptssince 1990

from 1.4% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

26.3 min

Unchangedsince 1990

from 26.2 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan County, Tennessee?

Morgan County, Tennessee has about 19,757 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Morgan County, Tennessee earns about $27,712 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 $56,000, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, Tennessee?

About 6.0% 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 16.0% of people in Morgan County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morgan County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Morgan County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,457 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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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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