Morgan County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17137 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,021 | — | #1,392 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,306 | -11.8% | #1,493 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,769 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $130,800 | -53.6% | #2,503 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $722 | -37.9% | #2,629 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | +6.5% | #1,627 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Morgan County has a population of 33,021, making it the #1,392 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Morgan County is $66,306, ranking #1,493 out of 3,222 counties — 11.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.4% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Morgan County is $130,800 (-53.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $722/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.8%.
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95.6% of residents in Morgan County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.
About Morgan County, Illinois
Morgan County, Illinois has a total population of 33,021, making it the 1,392nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Morgan County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Morgan County is $66,306, which ranks #1,493 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Morgan County is $130,800, 53.6% below the national median. Renters in Morgan County pay a median gross rent of $722 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Morgan County, 22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.3 min.
Morgan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.9%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Morgan County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.