Morgan County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: Morgan County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Morgan County, Illinois has a population of 33,021, the 44th most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $66,306 and the median home value is $130,800. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

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

Morgan County Quick Facts

Population 33,021

Median Household Income $66,306

Median Home Value $130,800

Poverty Rate 13.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 41.1 years

Homeownership Rate 72.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.6%

High School Graduation 89.5%

Cities/Places 12

Population 33,021 44th of 102

Median Income $66,306 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.4%

Unemployment 5.4%

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	32,621	33,021	+1.2%
Median household income	$65,175	$66,306	+1.7%
Median home value	$128,700	$130,800	+1.6%

Median Household Income

Morgan

$66,306

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Morgan

$130,800

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.1%

$25K-$50K 22.3%

$50K-$100K 30.7%

$100K+ 29.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

4.7%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

5.8%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

14.0%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

6.8%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

56.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.8%

Renter 27.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $722/mo 13.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.9%

18-34

23.5%

35-54

23.1%

55-74

25.4%

75+

9.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Morgan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jacksonville	18,014	$65,432	18.4%	$128,200
South Jacksonville	3,239	$49,587	9.0%	$135,800
Waverly	1,375	$55,671	7.9%	$98,400
Meredosia	871	$54,485	18.0%	$65,300
Chapin	668	$72,269	3.9%	$89,400
Franklin	650	$75,714	6.2%	$116,400
Murrayville	617	$46,528	23.2%	$106,800
Woodson	550	$80,750	6.1%	$131,500
Alexander	239	N/A	0.0%	$118,200
Concord	162	$55,893	6.8%	$109,200
Lynnville	85	$59,375	14.1%	$62,500
Literberry	39	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Morgan County is located in Illinois with a total population of 33,021. It is the 44th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morgan County is 41.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morgan County is $66,306. This is 20% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $130,800. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Morgan County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Morgan County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.2% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.

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 Illinois 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, Illinois?

Morgan County has a population of 33,021, making it the 44th most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in Morgan County?

The median household income in Morgan County is $66,306 with a poverty rate of 13.4%.

How many cities are in Morgan County, Illinois?

Morgan County contains 12 Census-designated places.