Morgan County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Morgan County is located in Colorado with a total population of 29,186. It is the 20th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morgan County is 36.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morgan County is $75,407. This is 18% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $299,300. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morgan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 37.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (37.4% vs 22.2%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.6%.