Morgan County Summary

Life in Morgan County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Morgan County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Morgan County:

  • The population in Morgan County is 21,124.

  • The median home value in Morgan County is $192,937.

  • The median income in Morgan County is $51,971.

  • The median rent in Morgan County is $742.

  • The unemployment rate in Morgan County is 8.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Morgan County is 20.9%.

  • The average high in Morgan County is 73.3° and there are 128.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Morgan County

List Of Cities & Towns in Morgan County

Harriman, TN Population 6,000

Oliver Springs, TN Population 3,727

Coalfield, TN Population 2,905

Wartburg, TN Population 1,330

Sunbright, TN Population 880

Petros, TN Population 502

Oakdale, TN Population 230

Map Of Morgan County

Morgan County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Morgan County is 73.3°.

  • There are 91.94 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 128.5 inches of rain each year with 3.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:53 hours of sun each day in Morgan County.

StatMorgan County
Mean High73.3
Nice Days91.94
Rainfall128.5
Snowfall3.8
Sunny_hours4:53
73.3°
Average High
128.5
Inches of Rain

Morgan County Photos

Harriman City Hall Tn
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Harriman Crescent Ave Walden Ridge Tn
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Roane Street Commercial Block Tn
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Walden House Tn
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Oliver Springs Depot Tn
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Sienknecht Store Os Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | CC BY 3.0

Morgan County Demographics

Population over time in Morgan County

The current population in Morgan County is 21,124. The population has decreased -1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 21,158 -1.8%
2021 21,538 -0.0%
2020 21,545 -

Gender in Morgan County

  • Morgan County is 45.2% female with 9,544 female residents.

  • Morgan County is 54.8% male with 11,580 male residents.

Female
45.2% (9,544)
Male
54.8% (11,580)
Gender Morgan County TN USA
Female 45.2% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 54.8% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Morgan County

Morgan County is:

  • 90.5% White with 19,111 White residents.

  • 4.7% African American with 1,003 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 54 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 36 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 564 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.6% Hispanic with 347 Hispanic residents.

White
90.5% (19,111)
African American
4.7% (1,003)
American Indian
0.3% (54)
Asian
0.2% (36)
Hawaiian
0.0% (9)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.7% (564)
Hispanic
1.6% (347)

Table: Morgan County By Race

Race Morgan County TN USA
White 90.5% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 4.7% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.6% 6.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Morgan County, Tennessee

  • 4.9% of households in Morgan County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.5% of households in Morgan County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Morgan County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Morgan County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Morgan County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Morgan County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Morgan County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Morgan County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Morgan County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Morgan County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.9% (1,042)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.5% (1,375)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.4% (2,194)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.1% (2,340)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.6% (3,302)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.7% (3,532)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (3,001)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.6% (2,659)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.9% (1,033)
$200,000 or more
3.0% (640)
Income Morgan County TN USA
Less than $10,000 4.9% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.5% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.1% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.6% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.7% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.6% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.9% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.0% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Morgan County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Morgan County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Morgan County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Morgan County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Morgan County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Morgan County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Morgan County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Morgan County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Morgan County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Morgan County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (1,478)
9-12th Grade
12% (2,534)
High School / GED
44% (9,294)
Some College
18% (3,802)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,689)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (1,478)
Master's Degree
4% (844)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Morgan County TN USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 7% 6%
High School / GED 44% 31% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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