Morgan County, Alabama Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 9th-largest in Alabama

The population of Morgan County, Alabama is 123,742 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest county in Alabama. The median household income is $64,858, the median home value is $193,000, and the median age is 40.3.

The population of Morgan County has grown 5.4% since 2010 (119,642 → 126,084), a +0.38% annualized rate.

Morgan County within Alabama · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

123,742

Population

+0.38%

Annual growth

213

People / sq mi

$64,858

Median Income

$193,000

Median Home Value

Morgan County covers 580 sq mi of land at 213.5 people per square mile.

About Morgan County, AL

Morgan County is a county in Alabama with a population of 123,742. It ranks #9 among counties in Alabama by population. The median age is 40.3, older than the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The median household income in Morgan County is $64,858, below the US median of $74,580. 10.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $193,000, with monthly rent averaging $835. The homeownership rate of 72.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Morgan County reflects 23.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.0 minutes each way.

Morgan County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Morgan County had a population of 119,642 in 2010 and 126,084 in 2024, a 5.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 126,084 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.38%.

126,084

Population (2024)

119,642

Population (2010)

126,084

Peak (2024)

0.38%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	119,642	-	-	estimate
2011	120,058	+416	+0.35%	estimate
2012	120,148	+90	+0.07%	estimate
2013	119,625	-523	-0.44%	estimate
2014	119,496	-129	-0.11%	estimate
2015	119,316	-180	-0.15%	estimate
2016	119,090	-226	-0.19%	estimate
2017	118,940	-150	-0.13%	estimate
2018	119,216	+276	+0.23%	estimate
2019	119,630	+414	+0.35%	estimate
2020	123,329	+3,699	+3.09%	estimate
2021	123,270	-59	-0.05%	estimate
2022	124,218	+948	+0.77%	estimate
2023	125,455	+1,237	+1.00%	estimate
2024	126,084	+629	+0.50%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	75.4%
Black or African American	13.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.3

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

18.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.1%

5–9

6.4%

10–14

6.7%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.8%

25–34

11.9%

35–44

12.6%

45–54

12.6%

55–59

6.7%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

10.6%

75–84

5.4%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 19.2% · Seniors (65+): 18.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$64,858+$2,831 vs state
Mean household income	$86,044
Per-capita income	$34,510
Poverty rate	10.1%-1.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	56.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

19.8%

Professional & business services

17.0%

Finance & real estate

10.6%

Construction

9.8%

Education & health care

7.5%

Retail trade

4.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

Public administration

3.9%

The largest employment sector in Morgan County is manufacturing, accounting for 19.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

84.0%

Public transit

5.6%

Work from home

24.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$193,000$-2,100 vs state

Median home value

$835

Median rent

72.5%

Homeownership rate

53,569

Total housing units

91.0%

Occupied

9.0%

Vacant

27.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.8%

With health insurance

91.2%

With broadband internet

25.5%

Foreign-born

7.9%

Veterans (18+)

17.2%

With a disability

90.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.1%

High School+

23.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Morgan County, Alabama has a population of 123,742 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest county in Alabama. Population density is 213 people per square mile.

The population of Morgan County has grown 5.4% since 2010 (119,642 → 126,084), a +0.38% annualized rate.

The median household income in Morgan County, Alabama is $64,858, with mean (average) household income of $86,044 and per-capita income of $34,510. 10.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Morgan County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (75.4%), Black or African American (13.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Morgan County, Alabama is 40.3 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

The median home value in Morgan County is $193,000 and median monthly rent is $835. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 53,569 total housing units, 9.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Morgan County, Alabama is manufacturing, employing 19.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Huntsville is among the largest cities associated with Morgan County, Alabama, with a population of 218,814.