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Morgan County, GA
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Morgan County, Georgia.
Population
21,078
Land area
347sq mi
People per sq mi
61
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Morgan County
Morgan County at a glance
- Morgan County is 68% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,111, close to the Georgia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $342,300 (13% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,108 a month.
- Its largest cities are Madison (4,864), Rutledge (1,271) and Buckhead (331).
Local data for Morgan County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morgan County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,111
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$342,300
Prices +1.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,108/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
29.7%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,202), German Americans (1,571), Scottish Americans (687).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,749
9,071 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,463
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$146M
FY 2026, $7,288 per person
PPP loans
$34.5M
916 loans, 4,600 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$144K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Morgan County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morgan County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
285
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morgan County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Morgan County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Morgan County, GA?
- Madison is the largest city or town in Morgan County, with about 4,864 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Morgan County?
- Morgan County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30623, 30625, 30650, 30663.
- What is the population of Morgan County, GA?
- About 21,078 people live in Morgan County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Morgan County?
- Morgan County borders Newton County, Walton County, Oconee County, Putnam County, Greene County, Jasper County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023