Morgan County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Morgan County is located in Alabama with a total population of 123,742. It is the 9th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morgan County is 40.3 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morgan County is $64,858. This is 5% higher than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $193,000. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $195,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morgan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.5%. The Black or African American population (12.5%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.2% vs 5.4%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.1%.