Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 12.0% ▲ 20% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.9% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 679 (3.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,619 (32.5%) |
| Some College | 2,210 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 3,613 (20.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,855 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,322 (19.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,312 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $311,789 ▲ 12% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,082/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 11,871 |
| Vacant Units | 659 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Morgan County is located in Colorado and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 29,744 residents. With a median age of 36.82, it is a relatively young county.
Morgan County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,311 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Morgan County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $311,789 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,082. Homeownership rates are high at 65.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Morgan County are majority White (56.38%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Morgan County, CO is a middle-income area in Colorado. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80723 | Brush | 6,761 | $74,144 | $276,000 | $1,076 | 4.2% | 29.0% |
| 80701 | Fort Morgan | 16,800 | $72,500 | $318,100 | $1,096 | 4.3% | 29.6% |
| 80733 | Hillrose | 545 | $78,500 | $222,600 | $1,089 | 10.6% | 28.7% |
| 80705 | Log Lane Village | 1,064 | $63,750 | $148,100 | $906 | 7.3% | 22.3% |
| 80750 | Snyder | 160 | $83,839 | $248,400 | — | 0.0% | 19.3% |
| 80653 | Weldona | 904 | $59,250 | $343,700 | $1,030 | 1.7% | 27.3% |
| 80654 | Wiggins | 3,216 | $99,830 | $396,500 | $1,096 | 2.1% | 37.9% |