Population 29,520 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Morgan County
Household size in Morgan County
| Period | Morgan County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Morgan County average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Colorado overall, where it has 2.54 people. Only five of Colorado's 64 counties have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Morgan County
| Period | Morgan County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 38.6, the median age in Morgan County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.0, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Morgan County
| Period | Morgan County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Morgan County (13.1%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Few Colorado counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only five of 64.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Morgan County
Renters in Morgan County
| Period | Morgan County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.9% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.0% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.7% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Morgan County is about as common as it is nationally: 32.7% of households rent, against 34.8%. About four in ten owners (39.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Morgan County
| Period | Morgan County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Morgan County: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Morgan County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Colorado counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Morgan County
| Period | Morgan County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Morgan County was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Colorado as a whole, where the median home dates to 1988. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Morgan County
| Period | Morgan County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $705 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $780 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $861 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,077 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$373 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Morgan County costs $1,077 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $373 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Morgan County
Bachelor's degrees in Morgan County
| Period | Morgan County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Morgan County: 19.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only four of Colorado's 64 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Morgan County
| Period | Morgan County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.9% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.0% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Morgan County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 8.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Colorado counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only four of 64.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Morgan County
| Period | Morgan County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Morgan County is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Morgan County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | 2.72 | 38.6 | 13.1% | 32.7% | 6.6% | 1977 | $1,077 | 19.3% | 85.7% | 5.1% |
| Weld County | 2.86 | 36.6 | 10.1% | 24.0% | 4.8% | 1997 | $1,864 | 34.4% | 89.2% | 4.7% |
| Hitchcock County | 2.29 | 46.6 | 9.0% | 21.3% | 27.1% | 1949 | $806 | 21.2% | 92.7% | 1.8% |
| Red Willow County | 2.28 | 42.2 | 7.4% | 27.0% | 13.6% | 1957 | $862 | 24.6% | 92.8% | 1.2% |
| Furnas County | 2.21 | 46.4 | 3.3% | 23.7% | 20.3% | 1948 | $791 | 23.8% | 89.6% | 0.9% |
| Harlan County | 2.36 | 49.2 | 4.2% | 14.2% | 32.3% | 1962 | $694 | 29.6% | 94.0% | 1.3% |
| Franklin County | 2.19 | 47.1 | 7.3% | 16.8% | 13.8% | 1940 | $743 | 21.1% | 93.7% | 2.7% |
| Webster County | 2.25 | 44.9 | 8.5% | 19.4% | 16.0% | 1947 | $719 | 21.1% | 94.9% | 0.8% |
| Nuckolls County | 2.11 | 51.3 | 3.7% | 16.5% | 13.1% | 1952 | $551 | 22.5% | 92.3% | 0.7% |
| Thayer County | 2.31 | 46.5 | 6.2% | 22.5% | 15.6% | 1954 | $710 | 23.7% | 94.7% | 2.0% |
| Duchesne County | 2.92 | 33.8 | 8.4% | 21.1% | 14.9% | 1988 | $1,088 | 18.4% | 91.7% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Morgan County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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