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Morgan County

Tennessee · 21,987 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 $36,772. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
21,987
+11%since 2000
from 19,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+9%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K20K21K22K1990201020202024Morgan County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,772
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,712 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,883
+38%since 2000
from $12,925 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−41.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(20,638)
Black3.7%(803)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(188)
Asian0.2%(38)
Other1.6%(361)
Diversity Score15.1%(3,314)
Diversity Score
15
+108%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan County, Tennessee?

Morgan County, Tennessee has about 21,987 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morgan County, Tennessee earns about $36,772 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 $79,600, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, Tennessee?

About 6.3% 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 19.2% 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 4,687 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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