Population 12,802 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Morgan County
Household size in Morgan County
| Period | Morgan County | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.39 | 3.15 | 3.21 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.44 | 3.20 | 3.28 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.48 | 3.22 | 3.25 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.37 | 3.12 | 3.11 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.02 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Morgan County is a place of big households: 3.37 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Few Utah counties have larger households: only two of 29.
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 | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7 | 30.6 | 29.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 31.5 | 30.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.9 | 32.5 | 32.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 33.6 | 33.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +3.0 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.8, Morgan County is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 31.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
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 | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 9.7% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.2% of households in Morgan County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of Utah's 29 counties have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 24.1% | 28.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 25.1% | 30.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 24.4% | 29.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 23.9% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Morgan County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Utah county has a lower share of renters.
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 | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 6.5% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 5.9% | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.9% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in Morgan County are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Morgan County has the lowest vacancy rate of any Utah county.
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 | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1988 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +5 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Morgan County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south 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 | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $663 | $907 | $971 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $987 | $1,033 | $1,064 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,176 | $1,212 | $1,222 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,553 | $1,692 | $1,701 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$890 | +$785 | +$729 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Morgan County costs $1,553 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Ogden area as a whole ($1,692). Rent has climbed $890 a month since 2006–10, up 134%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 21.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 28.8% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.3% | 30.0% | 31.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.6% | 32.3% | 34.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.5% | 35.0% | 38.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Morgan County than nationally: 39.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 13.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Morgan County has a higher share of college graduates than at least four in five Utah counties.
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 | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.7% | 92.8% | 91.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 92.9% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 93.7% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 94.4% | 93.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Morgan County: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Morgan County has the highest share of high school graduates of any Utah county.
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 | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 5.6% | 5.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 5.8% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 2.8% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Morgan County has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, 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 | 3.37 | 33.8 | 3.2% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 1994 | $1,553 | 39.5% | 98.0% | 2.3% |
| Davis County | 3.27 | 32.8 | 9.1% | 22.7% | 5.3% | 1991 | $1,762 | 39.5% | 95.7% | 2.7% |
| Daggett County | 2.49 | 46.0 | 2.1% | 17.7% | 75.2% | 1979 | $900 | 17.6% | 92.7% | 6.6% |
| Humboldt County | 2.62 | 38.5 | 9.1% | 26.0% | 11.7% | 1990 | $1,056 | 18.5% | 88.6% | 5.4% |
| Laramie County | 2.36 | 39.8 | 9.6% | 29.4% | 6.4% | 1982 | $1,304 | 32.5% | 95.0% | 3.9% |
| Cheyenne County | 2.12 | 43.3 | 7.2% | 33.3% | 9.3% | 1960 | $874 | 23.5% | 92.2% | 3.7% |
| Deuel County | 2.20 | 51.6 | 5.9% | 18.4% | 17.4% | 1945 | $822 | 25.4% | 91.0% | 1.2% |
| Sedgwick County | 2.22 | 43.2 | 8.4% | 28.2% | 15.9% | 1954 | $815 | 27.1% | 95.2% | 2.9% |
| Keith County | 2.05 | 47.6 | 7.9% | 28.9% | 17.8% | 1969 | $800 | 23.7% | 90.4% | 2.0% |
| Lincoln County | 2.24 | 43.0 | 12.7% | 34.4% | 12.0% | 1969 | $898 | 22.8% | 94.2% | 3.5% |
| Howard County | 2.60 | 41.7 | 10.8% | 21.8% | 16.3% | 1961 | $939 | 25.6% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
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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