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Fort Morgan Micro

Fort Morgan, CO · 1 counties · 29,111 residents · 1,280.485 sq mi
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Fort Morgan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,468. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,111
+7%since 2000
from 27,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+9%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K26K28K30K1990201020202024Fort Morgan
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,468
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,568 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,800
+60%since 2000
from $15,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,200
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+36%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(18,191)
Black0.2%(57)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(8,473)
Asian0.2%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.7%(14,875)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(16,546)
Black3.2%(935)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(10,566)
Asian0.5%(153)
Other2.3%(672)
Diversity Score67%(19,506)
Segregation Score32.2%(9,386)
Diversity Score
67
+22%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

Fort MorganCENTRAL11,841
What's inside

1 component county

Morgan CountyCENTRAL30,306
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Morgan, CO?

Fort Morgan, CO has about 29,111 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Morgan, CO?

The typical household in Fort Morgan, CO earns about $58,468 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Morgan, CO expensive?

In Fort Morgan, CO, the median home is worth about $217,200, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Morgan, CO?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Morgan, CO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Morgan, CO?

About 10.8% of people in Fort Morgan, CO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Morgan, CO grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Morgan, CO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,172 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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