Morgan County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Morgan County, Tennessee has a population of 21,361, the 64th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $65,954 and the median home value is $166,300. The poverty rate is 15.2%.

Morgan County Quick Facts

Population 21,361

Median Household Income $65,95490% MOE ±$4,555

Median Home Value $166,30090% MOE ±$11,785

Poverty Rate 15.2%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.1%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Median Age 42.3 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 84.9%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.6%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.5%

Cities/Places 5

Population 21,361 64th of 95

Median Income $65,954 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.2%

Unemployment 5.1%

How Morgan County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	21,545	21,361	-0.9%
Median household income	$50,869	$65,954	+29.7%
Median home value¹	$125,532	$166,300	+32.5%
Median gross rent	$841	$770	No clear change (-8.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Morgan

$65,954

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Morgan

$166,300

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.7%

$25K-$50K 17.0%

$50K-$100K 36.5%

$100K+ 25.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

6.8%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

5.2%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

1.9%

$45K-$50K

5.6%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

17.5%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

5.2%

$150K-$200K

6.7%

$200K+

4.4%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

46.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.9%

Renter 15.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $770/mo 14.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.9%

18-34

21.8%

35-54

26.9%

55-74

25.2%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Morgan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Coalfield	2,754	$90,104	10.7%	$190,200
Wartburg	1,191	$30,625	47.6%	$192,000
Sunbright	792	$59,375	14.8%	$120,400
Petros	352	N/A	25.6%	$167,100
Oakdale	175	$62,083	13.3%	$103,100

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Population Overview

Morgan County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 21,361. It is the 64th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morgan County is 42.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morgan County is $65,954. This is 5% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $166,300. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Morgan County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Morgan County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.

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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Morgan County has a population of 21,361, making it the 64th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Morgan County?

The median household income in Morgan County is $65,954 with a poverty rate of 15.2%.

How many cities are in Morgan County, Tennessee?

Morgan County contains 5 Census-designated places.