Morgan County, Colorado
Encyclopedia
Morgan County is the 18th most populous of the 64 counties
of the State of Colorado of the United States
. The county was named after old Fort Morgan, which in turn was named in honor of Colonel Christopher A. Morgan. The county population was 27,171 at U.S. Census 2000. The county seat
is the City of Fort Morgan
. The Fort Morgan Micropolitan Statistical Area
comprises Morgan County.
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 1293.87 square miles (3,351.1 km²), of which 1285.36 square miles (3,329.1 km²) (or 99.34%) is land and 8.51 square miles (22 km²) (or 0.66%) is water.
of 2000, there were 27,171 people, 9,539 households, and 6,973 families residing in the county. The population density
was 21 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 10,410 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/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.
There were 19,539 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the county the population was spread out with 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% who were 65 years of age 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 income for a household in the county was $34,568, and the median income for a family 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.
Colorado counties
The U.S state of Colorado is divided into 64 counties. Counties are important units of government in Colorado since the state has no secondary civil subdivisions, such as townships...
of the State of Colorado of the United States
United States
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. The county was named after old Fort Morgan, which in turn was named in honor of Colonel Christopher A. Morgan. The county population was 27,171 at U.S. Census 2000. The county seat
County seat
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is the City of Fort Morgan
Fort Morgan, Colorado
The City of Fort Morgan is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Morgan County, Colorado, United States. The United States Census Bureau estimated that the city population was 10,844 in 2005.-History:...
. The Fort Morgan Micropolitan Statistical Area
Fort Morgan Micropolitan Statistical Area
The Fort Morgan Micropolitan Statistical Area is a United States Census Bureau defined Micropolitan Statistical Area located in the Fort Morgan area of the State of Colorado. The Fort Morgan Micropolitan Statistical Area is defined as Morgan County, Colorado. The Micropolitan Statistical Area had...
comprises Morgan County.
Geography
Adjacent counties
- Logan CountyLogan County, ColoradoLogan County is the 23rd most extensive of the 64 counties of the State of Colorado of the United States. The county was named for General John A. Logan. The county population was 20,504 at U.S. Census 2000. The county seat is Sterling...
, ColoradoColoradoColorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
- northeast - Washington CountyWashington County, ColoradoWashington County is the 12th most extensive of the 64 counties of the State of Colorado of the United States. The county population was 4,926 at U.S. Census 2000. The county was named in honor of the United States President George Washington...
, ColoradoColoradoColorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
- east, southeast - Adams CountyAdams County, ColoradoAdams County is the fifth most populous of the 64 counties of the state of Colorado of the United States. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the county population was 441,603 in 2010 census, a 21.4% increase since 2000 census. Adams County is named for Alva Adams, Governor of the...
, ColoradoColoradoColorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
- southwest - Weld CountyWeld County, ColoradoAs of the census of 2000, there were 180,936 people, 63,247 households, and 45,221 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile . There were 66,194 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile...
, ColoradoColoradoColorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
- west
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 27,171 people, 9,539 households, and 6,973 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 21 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 10,410 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 79.65% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.33% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.81% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 16.37% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.48% from two or more races. 31.18% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 19,539 households out of which 37.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.90% were non-families. 23.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the county the population was spread out with 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% who were 65 years of age 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 income for a household in the county was $34,568, and the median income for a family was $39,102. Males had a median income of $27,361 versus $21,524 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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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.
Cities and towns
- BrushBrush, ColoradoThe City of Brush is a Statutory City located in Morgan County, Colorado, United States. The population was 5,117 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Brush is located at ....
- Fort MorganFort Morgan, ColoradoThe City of Fort Morgan is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Morgan County, Colorado, United States. The United States Census Bureau estimated that the city population was 10,844 in 2005.-History:...
- HillroseHillrose, ColoradoHillrose is a Statutory Town in Morgan County, Colorado, United States. The population was 254 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hillrose is located at ....
- HoytHoyt, ColoradoHoyt is a small unincorporated town in Morgan County, Colorado, United States. The 1996 feet high Hoyt Radio Tower is located near Hoyt. The guyed radio mast is the tallest tower in Colorado and one of the tallest towers on Earth. It is home to a cemetery, pig farm, and sugar beet dump. The...
- Log Lane VillageLog Lane Village, ColoradoLog Lane Village is a Statutory Town in Morgan County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,006 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Log Lane Village is located at ....
- WigginsWiggins, ColoradoWiggins is a Statutory village in Morgan County, Colorado, United States. The population was 001 at the 2000 census.The community was established in 1882 as the Burlington railroad depot of Corona. Around 1900, Corona was renamed in honor of Oliver P. Wiggins, who served as a guide and scout for...
See also
- Colorado census statistical areas
- Colorado countiesColorado countiesThe U.S state of Colorado is divided into 64 counties. Counties are important units of government in Colorado since the state has no secondary civil subdivisions, such as townships...
- Colorado municipalitiesColorado municipalitiesThe U.S. state of Colorado currently has 271 active incorporated municipalities, including 196 towns, 73 cities, and two consolidated city and county governments.-Municipal government:...
- Fort Morgan Micropolitan Statistical AreaFort Morgan Micropolitan Statistical AreaThe Fort Morgan Micropolitan Statistical Area is a United States Census Bureau defined Micropolitan Statistical Area located in the Fort Morgan area of the State of Colorado. The Fort Morgan Micropolitan Statistical Area is defined as Morgan County, Colorado. The Micropolitan Statistical Area had...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Morgan County, ColoradoNational Register of Historic Places listings in Morgan County, ColoradoThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Morgan County, Colorado. It is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Morgan County, Colorado, United States...