Morgan County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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%.

Morgan County Quick Facts

Population 124,471

Median Household Income $68,84590% MOE ±$3,210

Median Home Value $212,00090% MOE ±$6,594

Poverty Rate 13.5%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.7%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Median Age 40.0 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 72.7%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.3%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.9%

Cities/Places 7

Population 124,471 9th of 67

Median Income $68,845 8% higher than state

Poverty Rate 13.5%

Unemployment 3.7%

How Morgan County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	119,213	124,471	+4.4%
Median household income	$64,189	$68,845	+7.3%
Median home value¹	$168,607	$212,000	+25.7%
Median gross rent	$810	$864	+6.7%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Morgan

$68,845

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Morgan

$212,000

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 21.3%

$50K-$100K 28.6%

$100K+ 33.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

5.5%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

8.4%

$200K+

8.1%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

57.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.7%

Renter 27.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $864/mo 15.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

24.3%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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.