County · Tennessee
Morgan County, Tennessee
Morgan County, Tennessee. Morgan County had 22,160 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.3% since 2020, in line with Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 7 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 47129.
Morgan County is one of the 9 counties of the Knoxville, TN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,160
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,035 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,361
Median household income
$65,954
±$4,555 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$166,300
±$11,785 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$770
±$105 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Morgan County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,035 residents in Morgan County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,160 for July 1, 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, in line with Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 21,361 over 522 square miles of land.
| Measure | Morgan County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,361 | 7,066,383 | −184 |
| Households | 7,188±264 | 2,824,277 | −437 |
| Average household size | 2.68±0.10 | 2.45 | +0.23 |
| Housing units | 8,566±34 | 3,143,670 | −475 |
Morgan County's population since 2000
From 19,757 in 2000 to 22,160 in 2025: up 12.2%. 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 7 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Coalfield with 2,754 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Coalfield | 2,361 | $90,104 |
|---|---|---|
| Wartburg | 848 | $30,625 |
| Sunbright | 519 | $59,375 |
| PetrosGEOID 4757780 | 459 | not published |
| OakdaleGEOID 4754280 | 191 | $62,083 |
| Oliver Springs | 3,297 | $51,183 |
| Harriman | 5,892 | $44,653 |
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 42.3 years old; 18.9% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 4.2%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Morgan County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±0.8 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.9%±0.3 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8%±0.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% | 7.4% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.4%±0.7 pts | 71.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.7 pts | 15.4% | −1.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±2.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±1.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 20.9%±2.2 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5%±2.4 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.5%±1.9 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.6%±2.4 pts | 31.1% | +4.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1%±1.5 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 7,188 households earn less than $65,954 a year (±$4,555), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $50,868 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,086 after inflation. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Morgan County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,954±$4,555 | $69,595 | +$15,086 |
| Mean household income | $86,030±$11,830 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,330±$4,706 | $39,437 | +$7,465 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1%±3.1 pts | 13.8% | −7.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.3%±6.7 pts | 18.8% | −10.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.4%±3.2 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.9%±3.2 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 84.9% of Morgan County's occupied homes and renters 15.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,300 by its owner (±$11,785). The median renter pays $770 a month including utilities, and 30.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Morgan County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,300±$11,785 | $286,700 | +$40,769 |
| Median gross rent | $770±$105 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.3%±11.2 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,271±$145 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.9%±3.5 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,566±34 | 3,143,670 | −475 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±6.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.0%±4.0 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.6%±3.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.4%±2.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 0 new housing units across Morgan County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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?
84.0% of Morgan County's workers drive alone and 6.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Morgan County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.9%±2.5 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±2.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.0%±3.4 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±2.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.5%±2.1 pts | 12.9% | +2.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.5 min±2.6 | 25.7 min | +6.9 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 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,261 (Tract 1101) to $77,984 (Tract 1105).
| Tract 110147129110100 | 3,697±439 | $52,261 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 110247129110200 | 3,628±471 | $55,156 |
| Tract 110347129110300 | 5,358±464 | $65,098 |
| Tract 110447129110400 | 4,208±580 | $76,250 |
| Tract 110547129110500 | 4,470±543 | $77,984 |
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 Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 64th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 51st of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 79th of 95 |
| Median household income | 27th of 95 |
| Median home value | 69th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 63rd of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 80th of 95 |
| Median age | 50th of 95 |
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.