Morgan County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Morgan County is located in Ohio with a total population of 13,758. It is the 86th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morgan County is 44.4 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morgan County is $55,971. This is 20% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $134,200. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Morgan County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Morgan County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.