Morgan County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Morgan County is located in Georgia with a total population of 20,614. It is the 86th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morgan County is 42.3 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morgan County is $85,692. This is 15% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $323,100. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morgan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.