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===2020 census=== | ===2020 census=== | ||
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the county had a population of 123,421. The median age was 40.9 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 94.0 males age 18 and over.<ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME,DP1_0021P,DP1_0024P,DP1_0025C,DP1_0049C,DP1_0045C,DP1_0069C,DP1_0073C,DP1_0125P,DP1_0126P,DP1_0129P,DP1_0138P,DP1_0139P,DP1_0141P,DP1_0142P,DP1_0143P,DP1_0145P,DP1_0146P,DP1_0147C,DP1_0148C,DP1_0149C,DP1_0156C,DP1_0157C,DP1_0158C,DP1_0159P,DP1_0160P&for=county%3A103&in=state%3A01|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=December 23, 2025|df=mdy}}</ref><ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME,P1_001N,P1_003N,P1_004N,P1_005N,P1_006N,P1_007N,P1_008N,P1_009N,P2_001N,P2_002N,H1_001N,H1_002N&for=county%3A103&in=state%3A01|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=December 23, 2025|df=mdy}}</ref> | |||
The racial makeup of the county was 72.8% White, 12.5% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.8% [[Native Americans in the United States|American Indian and Alaska Native]], 0.7% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.1% [[Native Hawaiians|Native Hawaiian]] and [[Pacific Islander|Pacific Islander]], 6.5% from some other race, and 6.7% from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]]. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] residents of any race comprised 10.0% of the population.<ref name="Census2020PL"/> | |||
61.6% of residents lived in urban areas, while 38.4% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME,P2_002N,P2_003N&for=county%3A103&in=state%3A01|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=December 23, 2025|df=mdy}}</ref> | |||
There were 49,241 households in the county, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 28.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020DP"/> | |||
There were 53,265 housing units, of which 7.6% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 70.1% were owner-occupied and 29.9% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.4%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/> | |||
===Racial and ethnic composition=== | |||
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The median household income was $37,803 and the median family income was $45,827. Males had a median income of $35,759 versus $21,885 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,223. About 9.70% of families and 12.30% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.90% of those under age 18 and 12.80% of those age 65 or over. | The median household income was $37,803 and the median family income was $45,827. Males had a median income of $35,759 versus $21,885 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,223. About 9.70% of families and 12.30% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.90% of those under age 18 and 12.80% of those age 65 or over. | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
Morgan County is a heavily Republican county. The last Democrat to win the county was [[Jimmy Carter]] in 1980. | Morgan County is a heavily Republican county. The last Democrat to win the county was [[Jimmy Carter]] in 1980. | ||
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* [[Neel, Alabama|Neel]] | * [[Neel, Alabama|Neel]] | ||
* [[Pence, Alabama|Pence]] | * [[Pence, Alabama|Pence]] | ||
* [[Penn, Alabama|Penn]] | |||
* [[Ryan Crossroads, Alabama|Ryan Crossroads]] | * [[Ryan Crossroads, Alabama|Ryan Crossroads]] | ||
* [[Six Mile, Alabama|Six Mile]] | * [[Six Mile, Alabama|Six Mile]] | ||
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Morgan County is a county in the north-central part of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, its population was 123,421.[1] The county seat is Decatur.[2] On June 14, 1821, it was renamed in honor of American Revolutionary War General Daniel Morgan of Virginia.[3] It is a prohibition or dry county, although alcohol sales are allowed in the cities of Decatur, Hartselle, and Priceville. Morgan County is included in the Decatur, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area. It is a part of the North, Northwest, and North-Central regions of Alabama.
History
The county was created by the Alabama territorial legislature on February 6, 1818, from land acquired from the Cherokee people in the Treaty of Turkeytown, and was originally called Cotaco County.[4]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". (3.3%) are covered by water.[5]
River
Adjacent counties
- Madison County (northeast)
- Marshall County (east)
- Cullman County (south)
- Lawrence County (west)
- Limestone County (northwest)
National protected area
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1820 | 5,263 | — | |
| 1830 | 9,062 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1840 | 9,841 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1850 | 10,125 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1860 | 11,335 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1870 | 12,187 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1880 | 16,428 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 24,089 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 28,820 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 33,781 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 40,196 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 46,176 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 48,148 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 52,924 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 60,454 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 77,306 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 90,231 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 100,043 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 111,064 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 119,490 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 123,421 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 126,084 | [6] | Script error: No such module "String".% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9] 1990–2000[10] 2010–2020[1] | |||
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 123,421. The median age was 40.9 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 94.0 males age 18 and over.[11][12]
The racial makeup of the county was 72.8% White, 12.5% Black or African American, 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 6.5% from some other race, and 6.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 10.0% of the population.[12]
61.6% of residents lived in urban areas, while 38.4% lived in rural areas.[13]
There were 49,241 households in the county, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 28.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]
There were 53,265 housing units, of which 7.6% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 70.1% were owner-occupied and 29.9% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.4%.[11]
Racial and ethnic composition
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[14] | Pop 2010[15] | Pop 2020[16] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 92,584 | 92,585 | 88,238 | 83.36% | 77.48% | 71.49% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 12,383 | 14,059 | 15,307 | 11.15% | 11.77% | 12.40% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 727 | 928 | 631 | 0.65% | 0.78% | 0.51% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 491 | 665 | 829 | 0.44% | 0.56% | 0.67% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 25 | 69 | 79 | 0.02% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 62 | 80 | 376 | 0.06% | 0.07% | 0.30% |
| Mixed Race or Multiracial (NH) | 1,147 | 1,948 | 5,584 | 1.03% | 1.63% | 4.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3,645 | 9,156 | 12,377 | 3.28% | 7.66% | 10.03% |
| Total | 111,064 | 119,490 | 123,421 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 119,490 people, 47,030 households, and 33,135 families living in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 51,193 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 79.8% White, 11.9% Black or African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.8% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. 7.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[17] Of the 47,030 households 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 25.9% of households were one person and 9.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.99.
The age distribution was 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males.
The median household income was $44,349 and the median family income was $54,653. Males had a median income of $43,455 versus $29,270 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,090. About 10.9% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 111,064 people, 43,602 households, and 31,437 families living in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 47,388 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 85.07% White, 11.24% Black or African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.25% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. 3.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[18] According to the census[19] of 2000, the largest ancestry groups in Morgan County were English 60.1%, Scots-Irish 12.71%, and African 11.24%
Of the 43,602 households 33.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.40% were married couples living together, 11.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 24.80% of households were one person and 9.40% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.99.
The age distribution was 25.30% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 30.10% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.50 males.
The median household income was $37,803 and the median family income was $45,827. Males had a median income of $35,759 versus $21,885 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,223. About 9.70% of families and 12.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.90% of those under age 18 and 12.80% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
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Transportation
Major highways
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- File:Alabama 20.svg State Route 20
- File:Alabama 24.svg State Route 24
- File:Alabama 36.svg State Route 36
- File:Alabama 67.svg State Route 67
- File:Alabama 157.svg State Route 157
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Rail
Communities
Cities
- Decatur (county seat; part of Decatur is in Limestone County)
- Hartselle
- Huntsville, (has land within Morgan County, but most of its population is in Madison County)
Towns
Unincorporated communities
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Former city
Former town
Ghost town
Education
School districts include:[20]
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Morgan County, Alabama
- Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in Morgan County, Alabama
- Water contamination in Lawrence and Morgan Counties, Alabama
References
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