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Morgan County, Georgia
Morgan County, Georgia. Morgan County had 22,095 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.0% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 13211.
Morgan County is one of the 29 counties of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,095
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,097 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,078
Median household income
$78,111
±$4,637 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$342,300
±$21,781 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,108
±$84 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Morgan County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,097 residents in Morgan County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,095 for July 1, 2025, up 10.0% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 21,078 over 347 square miles of land.
| Measure | Morgan County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,078 | 10,940,407 | +2,571 |
| Households | 8,120±224 | 4,074,366 | +1,178 |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.07 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,927±23 | 4,541,835 | +1,174 |
Morgan County's population since 2000
From 15,457 in 2000 to 22,095 in 2025: up 42.9%. 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 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Madison with 5,179 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 42.4 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.5%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Morgan County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4±1.3 | 37.6 | −2.2 |
| Under 18 years | 22.1%±0.2 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% | 11.0% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.4%±0.2 pts | 49.1% | +1.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.5%±0.5 pts | 30.7% | −2.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±0.8 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±0.9 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±1.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4%±1.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.1%±2.6 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4%±2.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.7%±3.1 pts | 34.9% | +9.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.6%±1.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 8,120 households earn less than $78,111 a year (±$4,637), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $81,445 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Morgan County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,111±$4,637 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $107,696±$10,805 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,437±$3,878 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8%±2.6 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5%±5.1 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.3%±3.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1%±2.6 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 78.2% of Morgan County's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $342,300 by its owner (±$21,781). The median renter pays $1,108 a month including utilities, and 40.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Morgan County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $342,300±$21,781 | $303,300 | +$60,471 |
| Median gross rent | $1,108±$84 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.0%±13.2 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,802±$86 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2%±3.1 pts | 65.7% | +5.0 pts |
| Housing units | 8,927±23 | 4,541,835 | +1,174 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±3.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.5%±4.1 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.8%±3.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8%±1.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.8%±2.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 147 new housing units across Morgan County in 2025 (147 single-family), 6.7 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?
79.8% of Morgan County's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Morgan County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.7%±2.6 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±1.0 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.8%±2.8 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±2.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9%±2.4 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min±2.0 | 28.3 min | +3.2 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 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,545 (Tract 103.01) to $89,663 (Tract 104).
| Tract 10113211010100 | 2,994±464 | $83,672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 10213211010200 | 4,242±568 | $72,768 |
| Tract 103.0113211010301 | 3,695±508 | $51,545 |
| Tract 103.0213211010302 | 4,744±581 | $77,885 |
| Tract 10413211010400 | 3,265±404 | $89,663 |
| Tract 10513211010500 | 2,138±309 | $83,224 |
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 Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 84th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 28th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 88th of 159 |
| Median household income | 29th of 159 |
| Median home value | 15th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 38th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 145th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28th of 159 |
| Median age | 43rd of 159 |
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.