Morgan County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Morgan County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08087
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 087
Geography
- Land Area
- 1280.49 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.38 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1293.87 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.263159
- Longitude
- -103.812210
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 27,266
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,047
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,955 | 65.9% |
| Hispanic | 9,311 | 34.1% |
| White | 16,353 | 60.0% |
| Black | 726 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 164 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,491 | 72.3% |
| Hispanic | 5,557 | 27.7% |
| White | 13,005 | 64.9% |
| Black | 960 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 219 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 200 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 29,520
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,504
- Poverty Rate
- 14.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,164
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,835 | 63.8% |
| Black | 592 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 219 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,408
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,771 | 15.9% |
| Republican | 6,748 | 38.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,560 | 43.4% |
| Other | 71 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,685 | 49.9% |
| Female | 8,719 | 50.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,216 | 64.4% |
| Hispanic | 4,212 | 24.2% |
| Black | 81 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,151
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,786 | 69.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,208 | 28.7% |
| Black | 21 | 25.9% |
| Asian | 76 | 61.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,913 | 56.6% |
| Female | 5,238 | 60.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,255 (26.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,502 (17.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,804
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $345,705
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,023
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.6%
- Work From Home
- 8.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.