Morgan County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Morgan County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Morgan County, Colorado has a population of 29,520, the 20th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $73,278 and the median home value is $338,600. The poverty rate is 14.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Morgan County Quick Facts

Population 29,520

Median Household Income $73,278

Median Home Value $338,600

Poverty Rate 14.3%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 37.5 years

Homeownership Rate 67.3%

Affordability Ratio 4.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.8%

High School Graduation 85.6%

Cities/Places 13

Population 29,520 20th of 64

Median Income $73,278 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.3%

Unemployment 5.3%

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	29,186	29,520	+1.1%
Median household income	$75,407	$73,278	-2.8%
Median home value	$299,300	$338,600	+13.1%

Median Household Income

Morgan

$73,278

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Morgan

$338,600

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.4%

$25K-$50K 16.1%

$50K-$100K 38.7%

$100K+ 27.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.8%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

1.7%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

12.1%

$75K-$100K

20.2%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

64.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.3%

Renter 32.7%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,025/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.0%

18-34

22.8%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

21.7%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Morgan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fort Morgan	11,605	$64,158	16.0%	$313,400
Brush	5,306	$73,382	14.2%	$273,000
Wiggins	1,564	$91,681	11.5%	$363,400
Log Lane Village	964	$61,250	13.1%	$149,200
Hillrose	285	$75,625	2.1%	$206,300
Morgan Heights	281	$144,740	1.8%	$467,600
Jackson Lake	238	$46,458	19.8%	$338,100
Weldona	106	$50,147	11.3%	$178,600
Orchard	88	$39,250	17.1%	$238,800
Snyder	51	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Saddle Ridge	27	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Trail Side	27	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Blue Sky	19	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Morgan County is located in Colorado with a total population of 29,520. It is the 20th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morgan County is 37.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morgan County is $73,278. This is 23% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 52% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $338,600. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morgan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 38.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (38.4% vs 22.5%). The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

17.8% 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 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.6%.

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 Colorado 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, Colorado?

Morgan County has a population of 29,520, making it the 20th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Morgan County?

The median household income in Morgan County is $73,278 with a poverty rate of 14.3%.

How many cities are in Morgan County, Colorado?

Morgan County contains 13 Census-designated places.