Morgan County, CO

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2021 Population

28,868

0.877% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.1

0.276% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12%

11% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$62,914

7.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$239,800

10.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,406

0.979% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Morgan County, CO had a population of 28.9k people with a median age of 36.1 and a median household income of $62,914. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Morgan County, CO grew from 28,617 to 28,868, a 0.877% increase and its median household income grew from $58,468 to $62,914, a 7.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Morgan County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.2%), White (Hispanic) (17.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (11.4%), Other (Hispanic) (6.25%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.1%).

None of the households in Morgan County, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.8% of the residents in Morgan County, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Morgan County, CO are Morgan Community College (349 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Morgan County, CO was $239,800, and the homeownership rate was 63.9%.

Most people in Morgan County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Morgan County, CO was 2 cars per household.

Morgan County, CO borders Adams County, CO, Logan County, CO, Washington County, CO, and Weld County, CO.

United States Colorado Fort Morgan, CO

Population & Diversity

Morgan County, CO is home to a population of 28.9k people, from which 90.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 13% of Morgan County, CO residents were born outside of the country (3.76k people).

In 2021, there were 3.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.5k people) in Morgan County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.08k White (Hispanic) and 3.29k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.8%

2021 Citizenship

90.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.8% of Morgan County, CO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Morgan County, CO was 90.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Morgan County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Morgan County, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.5k ± 59
White (Hispanic)
5.08k ± 792
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.29k ± 897

36.6%

Hispanic Population

10.6k people

36.6% of the people in Morgan County, CO are hispanic (10.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Morgan County, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
210,883 ± 11,065 people
India
21,272 ± 3,574 people
China
18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

Foreign-Born Population

13%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.76k people

13.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.93k people

As of 2021, 13% of Morgan County, CO residents (3.76k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Morgan County, CO was 13.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Morgan County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
483 ± 120
Gulf War (2001-)
296 ± 125
Gulf War (1990s)
178 ± 79

Morgan County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Morgan County, CO employs 13.4k people. The largest industries in Morgan County, CO are Manufacturing (2,149 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,537 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,333 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,135), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,518), and Public Administration ($53,558).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.4k

2021 Value

± 871

0.979%

1 Year growth

± 9.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Morgan County, CO grew at a rate of 0.979%, from 13.3k employees to 13.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Morgan County, CO, are Production Occupations (1,548 people), Management Occupations (1,317 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,271 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Morgan County, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.4k

2021 Value

± 871

0.979%

1 Year growth

± 9.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Morgan County, CO grew at a rate of 0.979%, from 13.3k employees to 13.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Morgan County, CO, are Manufacturing (2,149 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,537 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,333 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Morgan County, CO, though some of these residents may live in Morgan County, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,634

Median earning men ± $2,507

$27,758

Median earning women ± $3,161

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($110,469), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,697), and Public Administration ($55,978).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($50,262), Public Administration ($43,958), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

180
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
166
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
114
Wholesale Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$380k
Manufacturing
$75.4k
Transportation & Warehousing, and Utilities
$75.3k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Morgan County, CO went to Donald J. Trump with 69.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Morgan County, CO went to Donald J. Trump with 69.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Morgan County, CO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Morgan County, CO awarded 349 degrees. The student population of Morgan County, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 498 male students and 867 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Morgan County, CO are White (180 and 52.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (124 and 36.4%), Black or African American (27 and 7.92%), and Two or More Races (5 and 1.47%).

The largest universities in Morgan County, CO by number of degrees awarded are Morgan Community College (349 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Morgan County, CO are Registered Nursing (36 and 10.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (34 and 9.74%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (32 and 9.17%).

The median tuition cost in Morgan County, CO for a public four year colleges is $3,680 for in-state students and $15,102 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,365 students enrolled in Morgan County, CO, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 759 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
22 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
34 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Morgan County, CO was General Studies with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Morgan County, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Morgan Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

349 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Morgan Community College with 349 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 120 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Morgan County, CO, which is 0.524 times less than the 229 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 180 degrees mean that there were 1.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 124 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($172) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Morgan County, CO was $239,800 in 2021, which is 0.979 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $217,200 to $239,800, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Morgan County, CO is 63.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Morgan County, CO have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Morgan County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Morgan County, CO is $62,914. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Morgan County, CO was Census Tract 2 with a value of $83,542, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $73,221 and $71,573.

In 2022, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Morgan County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.82%.

Housing

Property

$239,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,502

$6,771

Median Property Taxes

±$509

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Morgan County, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Morgan County, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.9%

Homeownership

2021

70.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.9% of the housing units in Morgan County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Morgan County, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2
Census Tract 8
Census Tract 1

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Morgan County, CO was Census Tract 2 with a value of $83,542, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $73,221 and $71,573.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Morgan County, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,914

Median Household Income

± $4,401

10.6k

Number of Households

± 678

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.6k households in Morgan County, CO grew to $62,914 from the previous year's value of $58,468.

The following chart displays the households in Morgan County, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Morgan County, CO is from Colorado.

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Carpooled (14.9%)
Worked At Home (5.91%)

In 2021, 76.2% of workers in Morgan County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.9%) and those who worked at home (5.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Morgan County, CO have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.41% of the workforce in Morgan County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Morgan County, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Morgan County, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Morgan County, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Morgan County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.82%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Morgan County, CO (3.4k out of 28.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Morgan County, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.4% of the children was living in poverty in Morgan County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 203 in Morgan County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 100 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.8% of the population of Morgan County, CO has health coverage, with 44.3% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.965% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Morgan County, CO see 1938 patients per year on average, which represents a 35.7% increase from the previous year (1428 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1447 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 474 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,938 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Morgan County, CO

Primary care physicians in Morgan County, CO see an average of 1,938 patients per year. This represents a 35.7% increase from the previous year (1,428 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Morgan County, CO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

44.3%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.965%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Morgan County, CO grew by 15.4% from 9.72% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Morgan County, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 67.3 in Morgan County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Morgan County, CO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33% in Morgan County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Morgan County, CO.

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