Morgan Hill, CA

Census Place

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2021 Population

45,267

1.07% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

1.85% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

3.56%

14.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$139,161

8.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$930,200

4.95% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Morgan Hill, CA had a population of 45.3k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $139,161. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Morgan Hill, CA grew from 44,789 to 45,267, a 1.07% increase and its median household income grew from $128,373 to $139,161, a 8.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Morgan Hill, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.1%), White (Hispanic) (18.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (15.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.78%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.26%).

None of the households in Morgan Hill, CA 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.

91.5% of the residents in Morgan Hill, CA are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Morgan Hill, CA was $930,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.6%.

Most people in Morgan Hill, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36 minutes. The average car ownership in Morgan Hill, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Morgan Hill, CA is home to a population of 45.3k people, from which 91.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 20.2% of Morgan Hill, CA residents were born outside of the country (9.16k people).

In 2021, there were 2.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20k people) in Morgan Hill, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.47k White (Hispanic) and 7.03k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.5%

2021 Citizenship

91.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.5% of Morgan Hill, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Morgan Hill, CA was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Morgan Hill, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
20k ± 1.26k
White (Hispanic)
8.47k ± 1.33k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.03k ± 793

34.7%

Hispanic Population

15.7k people

34.7% of the people in Morgan Hill, CA are hispanic (15.7k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

20.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.16k people

19.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.64k people

As of 2021, 20.2% of Morgan Hill, CA residents (9.16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Morgan Hill, CA was 19.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
667 ± 174
Gulf War (2001-)
292 ± 116
Gulf War (1990s)
261 ± 136

Morgan Hill, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Morgan Hill, CA employs 22.3k people. The largest industries in Morgan Hill, CA are Manufacturing (3,494 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,754 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,684 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($159,150), Public Administration ($116,364), and Information ($115,938).

Employment

Occupations

22.3k

2021 Value

± 1,146

0.587%

1 Year growth

± 7.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Morgan Hill, CA grew at a rate of 0.587%, from 22.1k employees to 22.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Morgan Hill, CA, are Management Occupations (4,124 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,189 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,824 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Morgan Hill, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

22.3k

2021 Value

± 1,146

0.587%

1 Year growth

± 7.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Morgan Hill, CA grew at a rate of 0.587%, from 22.1k employees to 22.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Morgan Hill, CA, are Manufacturing (3,494 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,754 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,684 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Morgan Hill, CA, though some of these residents may live in Morgan Hill, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$83,387

Median earning men ± $10,773

$58,115

Median earning women ± $3,771

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($158,684), Manufacturing ($136,607), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,849).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($133,480), Construction ($96,696), and Public Administration ($82,685).

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 California. 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 California.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 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

Voting results are not available for Morgan Hill, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

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 California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 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 California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% 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 Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

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 Hill, CA was $930,200 in 2021, which is 3.8 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $886,300 to $930,200, a 4.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Morgan Hill, CA is 72.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Morgan Hill, CA have an average commute time of 36 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Morgan Hill, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Morgan Hill, CA is $139,161. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Morgan Hill, CA was Census Tract 5123.09 with a value of $170,735, followed by Census Tract 5123.12 and Census Tract 5123.07, with respective values of $169,583 and $146,400.

Property

$930,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$21,173

$10,684

Median Property Taxes

±$614

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 Hill, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

72.6%

Homeownership

2021

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.6% of the housing units in Morgan Hill, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5123.09
Census Tract 5123.12
Census Tract 5123.07

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Morgan Hill, CA was Census Tract 5123.09 with a value of $170,735, followed by Census Tract 5123.12 and Census Tract 5123.07, with respective values of $169,583 and $146,400.

The following map shows all of the places in Morgan Hill, CA 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.

$139,161

Median Household Income

± $7,245

14.7k

Number of Households

± 867

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.7k households in Morgan Hill, CA grew to $139,161 from the previous year's value of $128,373.

The following chart displays the households in Morgan Hill, CA 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Morgan Hill, CA is from California.

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.4%)
Worked At Home (13.1%)
Carpooled (8.77%)

In 2021, 72.4% of workers in Morgan Hill, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.77%).

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

36 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Morgan Hill, CA have a longer commute time (36 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.17% of the workforce in Morgan Hill, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.56% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Morgan Hill, CA (1.6k out of 45k 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 6 - 11, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Morgan Hill, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

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.

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.

Health

97.1% of the population of Morgan Hill, CA has health coverage, with 64.3% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 9.92% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.717% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Santa Clara County, CA see 947 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.56% decrease from the previous year (962 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 827 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 251 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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947 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Santa Clara County, CA

Primary care physicians in Santa Clara County, CA see an average of 947 patients per year. This represents a 1.56% decrease from the previous year (962 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.93%

Uninsured

64.3%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

9.92%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

0.717%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Morgan Hill, CA grew by 4.49% from 2.81% to 2.93%.

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