Morgan County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Morgan County, Alabama has a population of 124,471, the 9th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $68,845 and the median home value is $212,000. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Morgan County Quick Facts
How Morgan County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 123,742 | 124,471 | +0.6% |
| Median household income | $64,858 | $68,845 | +6.1% |
| Median home value | $193,000 | $212,000 | +9.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Morgan County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 57,361 | $61,563 | 13.1% | $210,200 |
| Hartselle | 15,847 | $76,290 | 13.3% | $203,800 |
| Priceville | 3,726 | $117,127 | 2.2% | $266,400 |
| Trinity | 2,561 | $100,929 | 3.1% | $283,000 |
| Falkville | 1,606 | $46,888 | 14.9% | $139,600 |
| Somerville | 921 | $49,261 | 18.6% | $144,800 |
| Eva | 845 | $115,455 | 8.5% | $246,500 |
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Population Overview
Morgan County is located in Alabama with a total population of 124,471. It is the 9th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Morgan County is 40.0 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Morgan County is $68,845. This is 8% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $212,000. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Morgan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.1% 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 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.6% vs 5.6%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.
Education
23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Morgan County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Morgan County, Alabama?
Morgan County has a population of 124,471, making it the 9th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Morgan County?
The median household income in Morgan County is $68,845 with a poverty rate of 13.5%.
How many cities are in Morgan County, Alabama?
Morgan County contains 7 Census-designated places.