Morgan County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29141 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,717 | — | #1,785 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,412 | -28.9% | #2,569 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.4 years | +16.7% | #687 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $194,400 | -31.0% | #1,464 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $721 | -38.0% | #2,636 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | +45.4% | #2,496 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Morgan County has a population of 21,717, making it the #1,785 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Morgan County is $53,412, ranking #2,569 out of 3,222 counties — 28.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.3% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Morgan County is $194,400 (-31.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $721/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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76.0% of residents in Morgan County have health insurance coverage, which is 17.1% below the national rate.
About Morgan County, Missouri
Morgan County, Missouri has a total population of 21,717, making it the 1,785th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Morgan County is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Morgan County is $53,412, which ranks #2,569 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Morgan County is $194,400, 31.0% below the national median. Renters in Morgan County pay a median gross rent of $721 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Morgan County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 76.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.4 min.
Morgan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%).
All data for Morgan County, Missouri 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.