Morgan County, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Morgan County
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The Morgan County Justice Center in Fort Morgan
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Location within the U.S. state of Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Founded | February 19, 1889 |
| Named for | Christopher A. Morgan |
| Seat | Fort Morgan |
| Largest city | Fort Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,294 sq mi (3,350 km2) |
| • Land | 1,280 sq mi (3,300 km2) |
| • Water | 13 sq mi (30 km2) 1.0%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 29,111 |
| • Density | 23/sq mi (9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 29,111. The county seat is Fort Morgan. The county was named after old Fort Morgan, which in turn was named in honor of Colonel Christopher A. Morgan.
Morgan County comprises the Fort Morgan, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Contents
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,294 square miles (3,350 km2), of which 1,280 square miles (3,300 km2) is land and 13 square miles (34 km2) (1.0%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Logan County - northeast
- Washington County - east, southeast
- Adams County - southwest
- Weld County - north, west
Major highways
Interstate 76
I-76 Bus.
U.S. Highway 6
U.S. Highway 34
State Highway 39
State Highway 52
State Highway 71
State Highway 144
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State protected area
- Jackson Lake State Park
Trails and byways
- American Discovery Trail
- Pawnee Pioneer Trails
- South Platte Trail
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,601 | — | |
| 1900 | 3,268 | 104.1% | |
| 1910 | 9,577 | 193.1% | |
| 1920 | 16,124 | 68.4% | |
| 1930 | 18,284 | 13.4% | |
| 1940 | 17,214 | −5.9% | |
| 1950 | 18,074 | 5.0% | |
| 1960 | 21,192 | 17.3% | |
| 1970 | 20,105 | −5.1% | |
| 1980 | 22,513 | 12.0% | |
| 1990 | 21,939 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 27,171 | 23.8% | |
| 2010 | 28,159 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 29,111 | 3.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 29,524 | 4.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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At the 2000 census there were 27,171 people, 9,539 households, and 6,973 families living in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile (8.1 people/km2). There were 10,410 housing units at an average density of 8 units per square mile (3.1 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 79.65% White, 0.33% Black or African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 16.37% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races. 31.18% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 19,539 households 37.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.70% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.90% were non-families. 23.00% of households were one person and 10.90% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.29.
The age distribution was 30.40% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 19.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.00% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 100.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.30 males.
The median household income was $34,568 and the median family income was $39,102. Males had a median income of $27,361 versus $21,524 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,492. About 8.50% of families and 12.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.30% of those under age 18 and 9.50% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities
Towns
Census-designated places
- Blue Sky
- Jackson Lake
- Morgan Heights
- Orchard
- Saddle Ridge
- Snyder
- Trail Side
- Weldona
Other unincorporated communities
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Morgan (Colorado) para niños
