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Morgan County, IL
12 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Morgan County, Illinois.
Population
33,021
Land area
569sq mi
People per sq mi
58
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Morgan County
Morgan County at a glance
- Morgan County is 75% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,306 a year, 20% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,800 (50% below Illinois) and median rent is $722 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Jacksonville (18,014), South Jacksonville (3,239) and Waverly (1,375).
Local data for Morgan County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morgan County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,306
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$130,800
Prices +7.7% in a year
Median rent
$722/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,159), Irish Americans (4,220), Italian Americans (994).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,333
14,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$220M
FY 2026, $6,675 per person
PPP loans
$64M
1,218 loans, 8,601 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$73.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Morgan County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morgan County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
387
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morgan County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Morgan County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Morgan County, IL?
- Jacksonville is the largest city or town in Morgan County, with about 18,014 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Morgan County?
- Morgan County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62601, 62628, 62631, 62638, 62650.
- What is the population of Morgan County, IL?
- About 33,021 people live in Morgan County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Morgan County?
- Morgan County borders Sangamon County, Macoupin County, Pike County, Cass County, Greene County, Brown County, Scott County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023