Morgan County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Morgan County is located in Illinois with a total population of 32,621. It is the 46th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morgan County is 41.5 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morgan County is $65,175. This is 20% lower than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $128,700. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $250,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Morgan County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Morgan County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.3%. The Black or African American population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 18.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.