Morgan Heights, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 281, Morgan Heights's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Morgan Heights is a small community located in Colorado, within Morgan County. The total population is 281. It ranks as the 348th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morgan Heights is 14.8 years. This is 61% lower than the state median of 37.7 years. With 52.0% of the population under 18, Morgan Heights has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morgan Heights is $144,740. This is 52% higher than the state median of $95,470. It is also 79% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.8%. This is 81% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Morgan Heights, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $467,600. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morgan Heights is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.4%.

Education

55.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 21.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Morgan Heights, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.