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Fort Morgan, Colorado Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Fort Morgan, Colorado is 11,521 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $59,121, the median home value is $259,900, and the median age is 32.5.

The population has grown 3.9% since 2010 (11,395 → 11,835).

11,521

Population

2154

People / sq mi

$59,121

Median Income

$259,900

Median Home Value

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Fort Morgan covers 5.3 sq mi of land at 2154 people per square mile.

About Fort Morgan, CO

What sets Fort Morgan apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 3.9% versus 14.0% nationally. Fort Morgan is a city in Colorado with a population of 11,521.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $59,121, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.4%, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $259,900, with typical rent around $1,074.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 3.9% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.

Fort Morgan city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Fort Morgan city had a population of 11,395 in 2010 and 11,835 in 2024, a 3.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,835 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.27%.

2024 · 12K20102024
Fort Morgan city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

11,835

Population (2024)

11,395

Population (2010)

11,835

Peak (2024)

0.27%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201011,395
201111,484
201211,390
201311,358
201411,275
201511,306
201611,337
201711,352
201811,451
201911,463
202011,554
202111,444
202211,514
202311,674
202411,835

Race & Ethnicity

White55.2%
Black or African American7.0%
Asian1.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$59,121

Median Household Income

$27,231

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$259,900

Median Home Value

$1,074

Median Rent

52.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

80.5%

High School+

18.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

76.6%

Public Transit

3.9%

Work From Home

16.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

30.9%

Foreign Born

70.2%

Non-English at Home

4.8%

Veterans

10.4%

With Disability

89.5%

Health Insurance

90.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing22.9%
Professional, Scientific & Management20.0%
Agriculture & Mining11.0%
Construction8.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.2%
Retail Trade3.6%
Public Administration3.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services2.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.3%
Information1.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fort Morgan, Colorado has a population of 11,521 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest city in Colorado.

The median household income in Fort Morgan, Colorado is $59,121, with 13.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Fort Morgan, Colorado is $259,900, with median monthly rent at $1,074 and a homeownership rate of 52.3%.

The median age in Fort Morgan, Colorado is 32.5 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

The population has grown 3.9% since 2010 (11,395 → 11,835).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.