Morgan County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Morgan County is located in Missouri with a total population of 21,430. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morgan County is 45.4 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morgan County is $49,663. This is 28% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $180,400. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Morgan County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.0%.