Morgan County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Morgan County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17137
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 137
Geography
- Land Area
- 568.96 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.50 sq mi
- Total Area
- 572.45 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.717657
- Longitude
- -90.204993
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 32,894
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 26,641
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 31,975 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 920 | 2.8% |
| White | 28,897 | 87.8% |
| Black | 1,604 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 217 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,993 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 646 | 2.4% |
| White | 23,733 | 89.1% |
| Black | 1,879 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 204 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 206 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 33,021
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,507
- Poverty Rate
- 12.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,141
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,951 | 87.7% |
| Black | 1,619 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 276 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 21,497
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,673 | 17.1% |
| Republican | 8,660 | 40.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,163 | 42.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,138 | 47.2% |
| Female | 11,326 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,923 | 88.0% |
| Hispanic | 338 | 1.6% |
| Black | 235 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 104 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,064
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,916 | 52.4% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 34.0% |
| Black | 57 | 24.3% |
| Asian | 41 | 39.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,338 | 52.7% |
| Female | 5,719 | 50.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,696 (33.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,176 (23.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,016
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $128,602
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $775
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.6%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 9.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.