County · Alabama
Morgan County, Alabama
Morgan County, Alabama. Morgan County had 126,483 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020, slower than Alabama (+3.3%). It holds 8 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs) and 31 census tracts. GEOID 01103.
Morgan County is one of the 2 counties of the Decatur, AL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
126,483
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 123,421 · ACS 2020-2024: 124,471
Median household income
$68,845
±$3,210 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$212,000
±$6,594 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$864
±$26 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Morgan County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 123,421 residents in Morgan County. The Census Bureau estimates 126,483 for July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, slower than Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 124,471 over 580 square miles of land.
| Measure | Morgan County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 124,471 | 5,086,768 | +5,258 |
| Households | 49,040±527 | 1,997,247 | +3,122 |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.03 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 53,905±128 | 2,337,265 | +1,855 |
Morgan County's population since 2000
From 111,064 in 2000 to 126,483 in 2025: up 13.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Morgan County?
Morgan County holds 8 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Decatur with 58,056 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Decatur | 57,938 | $61,563 |
|---|---|---|
| Hartselle | 15,455 | $76,290 |
| Priceville | 3,512 | $117,127 |
| Trinity | 2,526 | $100,929 |
| Falkville | 1,197 | $46,888 |
| Somerville | 796 | $49,261 |
| EvaGEOID 0124688 | 589 | $115,455 |
| Huntsville | 215,006 | $74,714 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Morgan County?
The median resident of Morgan County is 40.0 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 18.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.5%. 5.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Morgan County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0±0.3 | 39.3 | −0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 23.4%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.0%±0.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% | 5.6% | +2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.1%±0.3 pts | 63.4% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.5%±0.4 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.5%±0.9 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.0%±0.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±0.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0%±1.2 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.9%±1.0 pts | 9.2% | +1.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.9%±1.3 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.3%±1.3 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±0.8 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Morgan County earn?
Half of Morgan County's 49,040 households earn less than $68,845 a year (±$3,210), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,188 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,657 after inflation. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Morgan County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,845±$3,210 | $63,999 | +$4,657 |
| Mean household income | $89,529±$3,150 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,920±$1,156 | $36,087 | +$2,240 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5%±1.5 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.9%±3.1 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2%±1.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.0%±1.4 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Morgan County?
Owners occupy 72.7% of Morgan County's occupied homes and renters 27.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $212,000 by its owner (±$6,594). The median renter pays $864 a month including utilities, and 36.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Morgan County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $212,000±$6,594 | $209,900 | +$43,395 |
| Median gross rent | $864±$26 | $1,007 | +$54 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.2%±4.2 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,349±$34 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.7%±1.7 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 53,905±128 | 2,337,265 | +1,855 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0%±1.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.1%±1.9 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.7%±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1%±0.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Morgan County building?
Builders took permits for 400 new housing units across Morgan County in 2025 (257 single-family), 3.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Morgan County get to work?
81.9% of Morgan County's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Morgan County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.8%±1.2 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | −1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.9%±1.6 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±1.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±0.8 pts | 8.8% | +5.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min±0.7 | 25.5 min | +1.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Morgan County's census tracts?
Morgan County is divided into 31 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,938 (Tract 7) to $106,857 (Tract 54.04).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Morgan County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 25th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 67 |
| Median household income | 8th of 67 |
| Median home value | 10th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 21st of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 56th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 67 |
| Median age | 48th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Morgan County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.