Morgan County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Morgan County is located in Utah with a total population of 12,802. It is the 19th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morgan County is 33.3 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. With 33.1% of the population under 18, Morgan County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morgan County is $130,929. This is 38% higher than the state median of $95,166. It is also 62% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.4%. This is 83% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $654,900. Housing costs are 34% higher than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Morgan County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 15.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

38.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.9%. Notably, 15.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

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 Utah 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.