Population 72,659 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Morgan County
Household size in Morgan County
| Period | Morgan County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Morgan County run a little small, averaging 2.57 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The Indianapolis area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.74 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Morgan County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.4, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.1, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Morgan County (10.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.9% of households in Morgan County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 35.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.0 points, even as the national share rose.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Morgan County than nationally: 6.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend. Morgan County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Indiana 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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Morgan County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $764 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $848 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $893 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,097 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$333 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in Morgan County pays $1,097 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $333 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Morgan County: 21.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the south.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.1% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.3% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Morgan County is close to the national rate: 90.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Morgan County runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 | 2.57 | 42.4 | 10.8% | 17.9% | 6.8% | 1981 | $1,097 | 21.2% | 90.2% | 4.0% |
| Johnson County | 2.67 | 38.9 | 10.5% | 27.3% | 6.0% | 1992 | $1,460 | 35.2% | 92.2% | 3.0% |
| Putnam County | 2.38 | 40.9 | 10.3% | 24.6% | 7.8% | 1978 | $977 | 20.6% | 92.8% | 3.1% |
| Shelby County | 2.46 | 42.3 | 12.3% | 27.5% | 7.1% | 1973 | $1,016 | 22.4% | 90.9% | 3.3% |
| Clay County | 2.54 | 42.0 | 12.4% | 19.1% | 10.8% | 1974 | $931 | 20.2% | 90.4% | 3.4% |
| Rush County | 2.48 | 42.9 | 8.3% | 25.1% | 9.1% | 1956 | $851 | 18.9% | 91.1% | 4.5% |
| Vigo County | 2.38 | 37.3 | 13.2% | 38.3% | 11.6% | 1970 | $961 | 27.4% | 90.9% | 5.8% |
| Fayette County | 2.51 | 43.6 | 13.4% | 27.9% | 14.5% | 1962 | $921 | 16.1% | 86.0% | 3.4% |
| Edgar County | 2.18 | 47.0 | 9.3% | 27.3% | 9.2% | 1961 | $826 | 19.2% | 88.2% | 4.4% |
| Union County | 2.41 | 41.8 | 11.4% | 20.2% | 10.8% | 1967 | $882 | 19.1% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| Coles County | 2.11 | 40.6 | 11.3% | 39.6% | 10.2% | 1969 | $806 | 28.4% | 91.4% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Knox County, OH · Starr County, TX · Stanly County, NC · St. Francois County, MO · Spalding County, GA · Somerset County, PA · Shiawassee County, MI · Scioto County, OH · Sauk County, WI · Ross County, OH
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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