Morgan County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Morgan County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 21,193. It is the 64th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morgan County is 42.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morgan County is $57,408. This is 14% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.8%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $144,000. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Morgan County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Morgan County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.5%. The Black or African American population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.