Morgan County, UT

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2020 Population

11,950

2.45% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

32.6

1.24% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

1.69%

39.1% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$100,408

9.93% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$417,600

11.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Morgan County, UT had a population of 12k people with a median age of 32.6 and a median household income of $100,408. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Morgan County, UT grew from 11,664 to 11,950, a 2.45% increase and its median household income grew from $91,341 to $100,408, a 9.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Morgan County, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.23%), White (Hispanic) (1.05%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.837%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.795%).

None of the households in Morgan County, UT 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.

99.1% of the residents in Morgan County, UT are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Morgan County, UT was $417,600, and the homeownership rate was 88.5%.

Most people in Morgan County, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Morgan County, UT was 2 cars per household.

Morgan County, UT borders Davis County, UT, Rich County, UT, Salt Lake County, UT, Summit County, UT, and Weber County, UT.

Population & Diversity

Morgan County, UT is home to a population of 12k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.69% of Morgan County, UT residents were born outside of the country (202 people).

In 2020, there were 76.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.2k people) in Morgan County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 147 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 126 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

98.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.1% of Morgan County, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Morgan County, UT was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Morgan County, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 128
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
147 ± 92
White (Hispanic)
126 ± 65

2.9%

Hispanic Population

346 people

2.9% of the people in Morgan County, UT are hispanic (346 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

1.69%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

202 people

2.37%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

276 people

As of 2020, 1.69% of Morgan County, UT residents (202 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Morgan County, UT was 2.37%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
141 ± 54
Gulf War (2001-)
119 ± 78
Gulf War (1990s)
62 ± 47

Morgan County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Morgan County, UT employs 4.93k people. The largest industries in Morgan County, UT are Health Care & Social Assistance (672 people), Construction (621 people), and Educational Services (483 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($133,036), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($128,013), and Finance & Insurance ($127,628).

Employment

Occupations

4.93k

2020 Value

± 427

2.2%

1 Year growth

± 11.9%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Morgan County, UT grew at a rate of 2.2%, from 4.82k employees to 4.93k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Morgan County, UT, are Management Occupations (807 people), Sales & Related Occupations (440 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (419 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Morgan County, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.93k

2020 Value

± 427

2.2%

1 Year growth

± 11.9%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Morgan County, UT grew at a rate of 2.2%, from 4.82k employees to 4.93k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Morgan County, UT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (672 people), Construction (621 people), and Educational Services (483 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Morgan County, UT, though some of these residents may live in Morgan County, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$76,050

Median earning men ± $12,890

$23,853

Median earning women ± $3,480

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($163,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($129,872), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($102,344).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($73,929), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,172), and Manufacturing ($49,432).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Utah. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

124
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
71
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
71
Construction

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($13.9B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$156B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $156B. This is expected to increase 103% to $318B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.5B
Nevada
$8.94B
Texas
$7.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.5B, followed by Nevada with $8.94B and Texas and $7.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Morgan County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 78.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.4%), followed by Other (2.71%).

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 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 (78.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.71%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Morgan County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 78.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.4%), followed by Other (2.71%).

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

Senators Elections

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

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 Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 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 Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.427% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.508% 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 2020 were Some college (631k), High School or Equivalent (541k), and Bachelors Degree (451k).

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, UT was $417,600 in 2020, which is 1.82 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $374,800 to $417,600, a 11.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Morgan County, UT is 88.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Morgan County, UT have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Morgan County, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$417,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$14,268

$3,039

Median Property Taxes

±$294

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, UT 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, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

88.5%

Homeownership

2020

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 88.5% of the housing units in Morgan County, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 85.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9702

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Morgan County, UT 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.

$100,408

Median Household Income

± $4,147

3.43k

Number of Households

± 304

In 2020, the median household income of the 3.43k households in Morgan County, UT grew to $100,408 from the previous year's value of $91,341.

The following chart displays the households in Morgan County, UT 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, UT is from Utah.

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Utah

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2020, the income inequality in Utah was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.07% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Carpooled (9.09%)
Worked At Home (6.33%)

In 2020, 81.1% of workers in Morgan County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.09%) and those who worked at home (6.33%).

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

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Morgan County, UT have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% of the workforce in Morgan County, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Morgan County, UT 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, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Morgan County, UT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

1.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Morgan County, UT (201 out of 11.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Morgan County, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

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

94.4% of the population of Morgan County, UT has health coverage, with 61.5% on employee plans, 4.63% on Medicaid, 9.08% on Medicare, 18.3% on non-group plans, and 0.904% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Utah was $5,982 in 2014. This is a 5.73% increase from the previous year ($5,658).

Primary care physicians in Morgan County, UT see 1095 patients per year on average, which represents a 19.9% increase from the previous year (913 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4041 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 4041 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.5% were men and 48.5% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Utah, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,095 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Morgan County, UT

Primary care physicians in Morgan County, UT see an average of 1,095 patients per year. This represents a 19.9% increase from the previous year (913 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Utah across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 37.5% under 18 years, 15.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.5% were men and 48.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.6%

Uninsured

61.5%

Employer Coverage

4.63%

Medicaid

9.08%

Medicare

18.3%

Non-Group

0.904%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Morgan County, UT declined by 5.91% from 5.95% to 5.6%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 22.1% in Morgan County, UT.

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

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