Morgan County, CO

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2023 Population

29,186

0.485% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

36.9

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

12.3%

4.34% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$75,407

7% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$299,300

7.89% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

13,967

1.14% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Morgan County, CO had a population of 29.2k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $75,407. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Morgan County, CO grew from 29,045 to 29,186, a 0.485% increase and its median household income grew from $70,471 to $75,407, a 7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Morgan County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (15.8%), White (Hispanic) (14.3%), Other (Hispanic) (5.57%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.05%).

None of the households in Morgan County, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.5% of the residents in Morgan County, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Morgan County, CO are Morgan Community College (248 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Morgan County, CO was $299,300, and the homeownership rate was 65.1%.

Most people in Morgan County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Morgan County, CO was 2 cars per household.

Morgan County, CO borders Adams County, CO, Logan County, CO, Washington County, CO, and Weld County, CO.

United States Colorado Fort Morgan, CO

Population & Diversity

Morgan County, CO is home to a population of 29.2k people, from which 91.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.2% of Morgan County, CO residents were born outside of the country (3.57k people).

In 2023, there were 3.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.4k people) in Morgan County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.62k Two+ (Hispanic) and 4.17k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.5%

2023 Citizenship

91.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91.5% of Morgan County, CO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Morgan County, CO was 91.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Morgan County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Morgan County, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.4k ± 75
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.62k ± 1.05k
White (Hispanic)
4.17k ± 922

37.4%

Hispanic Population

10.9k people

37.4% of the people in Morgan County, CO are hispanic (10.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Morgan County, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
206,571 ± 10,957 people
India
22,427 ± 3,670 people
China
17,909 ± 3,280 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 206,571 Colorado residents, followed by India with 22,427 and China with 17,909.

Foreign-Born Population

12.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.57k people

12.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.72k people

As of 2023, 12.2% of Morgan County, CO residents (3.57k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Morgan County, CO was 12.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Morgan County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
453 ± 130
Gulf War (2001-)
322 ± 164
Gulf War (1990s)
194 ± 86

Morgan County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Morgan County, CO employs 14k people. The largest industries in Morgan County, CO are Manufacturing (2,243 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,578 people), and Retail Trade (1,558 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,625), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($75,361), and Public Administration ($63,098).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,859. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

14k

2023 Value

± 915

1.14%

1 Year growth

± 9.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Morgan County, CO grew at a rate of 1.14%, from 13.8k employees to 14k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Morgan County, CO, are Management Occupations (1,623 people), Production Occupations (1,552 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,396 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Morgan County, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

14k

2023 Value

± 915

1.14%

1 Year growth

± 9.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Morgan County, CO grew at a rate of 1.14%, from 13.8k employees to 14k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Morgan County, CO, are Manufacturing (2,243 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,578 people), and Retail Trade (1,558 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Morgan County, CO, though some of these residents may live in Morgan County, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,086

Median earning men ± $3,042

$31,957

Median earning women ± $3,151

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,568), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,500), and Public Administration ($64,632).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($56,507), Public Administration ($55,809), and Information ($51,103).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Y-Axis

1.73%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

55
Construction
43
Other Services (except Public Administration)
38
Transportation and Warehousing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$176k
Manufacturing
$71.8k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$50.5k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Morgan County, CO went to Donald J. Trump with 69.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Morgan County, CO went to Donald J. Trump with 69.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Morgan County, CO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Morgan County, CO awarded 248 degrees. The student population of Morgan County, CO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 531 male students and 931 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Morgan County, CO are White (117 and 48.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (83 and 34.3%), Black or African American (32 and 13.2%), and Unknown (4 and 1.65%).

The largest universities in Morgan County, CO by number of degrees awarded are Morgan Community College (248 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Morgan County, CO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (43 and 17.3%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (32 and 12.9%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (27 and 10.9%).

The median tuition cost in Morgan County, CO for a public four year colleges is $3,754 for in-state students and $15,403 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,462 students enrolled in Morgan County, CO, 36.3% men and 63.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 779 records, of which 64.7% were women and 35.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
20 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
43 degrees awarded
General Studies
22 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Morgan County, CO was Registered Nursing with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Morgan County, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Morgan Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

248 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Morgan Community College with 248 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 71 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Morgan County, CO, which is 0.401 times less than the 177 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 117 degrees mean that there were 1.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 83 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,754) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($176) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Measure

In 2022, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.84% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (1.16M), Some college (997k), and High School or Equivalent (997k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Morgan County, CO was $299,300 in 2023, which is 0.986 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $277,400 to $299,300, a 7.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Morgan County, CO is 65.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Morgan County, CO have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Morgan County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Morgan County, CO is $75,407. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Morgan County, CO was Census Tract 2 with a value of $99,716, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $83,419 and $83,313.

In 2023, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Morgan County, CO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.69%.

Housing

Property

$299,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$14,901

$7,183

Median Property Taxes

±$610

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Morgan County, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Morgan County, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.1%

Homeownership

2023

73.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65.1% of the housing units in Morgan County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Morgan County, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2
Census Tract 3
Census Tract 8

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Morgan County, CO was Census Tract 2 with a value of $99,716, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $83,419 and $83,313.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Morgan County, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,407

Median Household Income

± $4,808

11k

Number of Households

± 765

In 2023, the median household income of the 11k households in Morgan County, CO grew to $75,407 from the previous year's value of $70,471.

The following chart displays the households in Morgan County, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Morgan County, CO is from Colorado.

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2022, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.265% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.4%)
Carpooled (13.4%)
Worked At Home (6.85%)

In 2023, 75.4% of workers in Morgan County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (6.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Morgan County, CO have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.21% of the workforce in Morgan County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Morgan County, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Morgan County, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Morgan County, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Morgan County, CO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.69%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Morgan County, CO (3.52k out of 28.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Morgan County, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 16.3% of the children was living in poverty in Morgan County, CO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.2% of the population of Morgan County, CO has health coverage, with 44% on employee plans, 20.3% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.668% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Morgan County, CO see 1608 patients per year on average, which represents a 17% decrease from the previous year (1938 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1450 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 492 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,608 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Morgan County, CO

Primary care physicians in Morgan County, CO see an average of 1,608 patients per year. This represents a 17% decrease from the previous year (1,938 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Morgan County, CO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

44%

Employer Coverage

20.3%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

0.668%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Morgan County, CO declined by 6.9% from 11.6% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Morgan County, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 67.3 in Morgan County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Morgan County, CO.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.7% in Morgan County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Morgan County, CO.