Morgan County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,361 | — | #1,801 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,954 | -12.2% | #1,547 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,420 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,300 | -41.0% | #1,882 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $770 | -33.8% | #2,342 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | +20.2% | #1,966 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Morgan County has a population of 21,361, making it the #1,801 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Morgan County is $65,954, ranking #1,547 out of 3,222 counties — 12.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.1% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Morgan County is $166,300 (-41.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $770/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.9%.
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89.5% of residents in Morgan County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% below the national rate.
About Morgan County, Tennessee
Morgan County, Tennessee has a total population of 21,361, making it the 1,801st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Morgan County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Morgan County is $65,954, which ranks #1,547 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Morgan County is $166,300, 41.0% below the national median. Renters in Morgan County pay a median gross rent of $770 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Morgan County, 13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.8 min.
Morgan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Morgan County, Tennessee 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.