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Morgan County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Jacksonville

Morgan County's estimated 2025 population is 31,824 with a growth rate of -0.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Morgan County is the 45th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 35,499 and has seen a growth of -10.35% since that time.

31,824
Total Population
56
Population Density (mi²)
45
Population Rank (State)
-158 -0.49%
Annual Population Growth

Morgan County Population

Morgan County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Morgan County includes 88.36% White, 5.28% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White28,82488.36%
Black or African American1,7245.28%
Two or more races1,5624.79%
Asian2470.76%
Other race2290.7%
Native American350.11%

Morgan County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Morgan County's average per capita income is $45,543. Household income levels show a median of $65,175. The poverty rate stands at 12.51%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$104,160$120,232
Families$89,250$103,126
Households$65,175$85,288
Non Families$39,588$57,149

$45,543

Average Income

$65,175

Median Household Income

12.51%

Poverty Rate