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Morgan County, CO
13 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Morgan County, Colorado.
Population
29,520
Land area
1,280sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Morgan County
Morgan County at a glance
- Morgan County is 59% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,278 a year, 23% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $338,600 (37% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,025 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Fort Morgan (11,605), Brush (5,306) and Wiggins (1,564).
Local data for Morgan County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morgan County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,278
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$338,600
Prices +0.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,025/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (8,990), German Americans (5,948), Irish Americans (2,121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,024
13,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,065
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$183M
FY 2026, $6,301 per person
PPP loans
$55.3M
1,183 loans, 6,771 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$171K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Morgan County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morgan County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
815
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
78
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 13°F
14.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morgan County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.9%
U.S. 11.1% +6.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Morgan County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Morgan County, CO?
- Fort Morgan is the largest city or town in Morgan County, with about 11,605 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Morgan County?
- Morgan County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 80653, 80654, 80701, 80705, 80723.
- What is the population of Morgan County, CO?
- About 29,520 people live in Morgan County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Morgan County?
- Morgan County borders Adams County, Weld County, Logan County, Washington County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023