Morgan County, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 20th-largest in Colorado
The population of Morgan County, Colorado is 29,186 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest county in Colorado. The median household income is $75,407, the median home value is $299,300, and the median age is 36.9.
The population of Morgan County has grown 7.3% since 2010 (28,243 → 30,300), a +0.50% annualized rate.
29,186
Population
+0.50%
Annual growth
23
People / sq mi
$75,407
Median Income
$299,300
Median Home Value
Morgan County covers 1,280 sq mi of land at 22.8 people per square mile.
About Morgan County, CO
Age is the most distinctive thing about Morgan County: a median age of 36.9, younger than the national median. Morgan County is a county in Colorado with a population of 29,186. It ranks #20 among counties in Colorado by population.
Households take in a median $75,407, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.8%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $299,300, with typical rent around $1,092.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.9%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Morgan County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Morgan County had a population of 28,243 in 2010 and 30,300 in 2024, a 7.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 30,300 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.51%.
30,300
Population (2024)
28,243
Population (2010)
30,300
Peak (2024)
0.51%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,243 |
| 2011 | 28,450 |
| 2012 | 28,243 |
| 2013 | 28,217 |
| 2014 | 28,098 |
| 2015 | 28,245 |
| 2016 | 28,178 |
| 2017 | 28,275 |
| 2018 | 28,754 |
| 2019 | 28,938 |
| 2020 | 29,082 |
| 2021 | 29,018 |
| 2022 | 29,392 |
| 2023 | 29,806 |
| 2024 | 30,300 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
36.9
Median Age
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Male
15.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.9% · Seniors (65+): 15.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $75,407$-17,063 vs state |
| Mean household income | $85,441 |
| Per-capita income | $31,867 |
| Poverty rate | 9.8%+3.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Morgan County is professional & business services, accounting for 17.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.1%
Carpool
75.4%
Public transit
6.9%
Work from home
22.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$299,300$-202,900 vs state
Median home value
$1,092
Median rent
65.1%
Homeownership rate
11,670
Total housing units
94.5%
Occupied
5.5%
Vacant
34.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.2%
With health insurance
92.9%
With broadband internet
30.0%
Foreign-born
6.4%
Veterans (18+)
10.0%
With a disability
76.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.6%
High School+
17.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morgan County, Colorado has a population of 29,186 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest county in Colorado. Population density is 23 people per square mile.
The population of Morgan County has grown 7.3% since 2010 (28,243 → 30,300), a +0.50% annualized rate.
The median household income in Morgan County, Colorado is $75,407, with mean (average) household income of $85,441 and per-capita income of $31,867. 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Morgan County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (70.4%), Black or African American (3.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Morgan County, Colorado is 36.9 years. Residents are 48.4% female and 51.6% male.
The median home value in Morgan County is $299,300 and median monthly rent is $1,092. 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,670 total housing units, 5.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Morgan County, Colorado is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 17.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Denver is among the largest cities associated with Morgan County, Colorado, with a population of 713,734.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.