Morgan County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Morgan County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47129
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 129
Geography
- Land Area
- 522.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.32 sq mi
- Total Area
- 522.50 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.138697
- Longitude
- -84.639262
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 21,226
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 17,197
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,916 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 301 | 1.4% |
| White | 19,665 | 92.6% |
| Black | 896 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,002 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 1.1% |
| White | 15,871 | 92.3% |
| Black | 893 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 232 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 21,361
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,081
- Poverty Rate
- 13.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,894
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,578 | 91.7% |
| Black | 939 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,002
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,528 | 13.9% |
| Republican | 5,164 | 46.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,310 | 39.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,550 | 50.4% |
| Female | 5,452 | 49.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,192 | 92.6% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 1.1% |
| Black | 34 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,490
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,189 | 41.1% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 28.5% |
| Black | 6 | 17.6% |
| Asian | 9 | 37.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,457 | 44.3% |
| Female | 2,033 | 37.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,858 (30.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,129 (13.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,566
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $169,585
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $831
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 6.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.