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Morgan County, MO
6 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Morgan County, Missouri.
Population
21,717
Land area
598sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Morgan County
Morgan County at a glance
- Morgan County is 60% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,412 a year, 24% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,400 (16% below Missouri) and median rent is $721 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Versailles (2,610), Stover (977) and Laurie (965).
Local data for Morgan County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morgan County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,412
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$194,400
Prices +8.1% in a year
Median rent
$721/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
45.4
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,852), Irish Americans (2,043), Mexican Americans (474).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,978
4,637 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,957
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $7,761 per person
PPP loans
$21M
929 loans, 3,414 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$34.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Morgan County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.3%
- Carpooled20.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morgan County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
570
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
72
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
44.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morgan County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Morgan County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Morgan County, MO?
- Versailles is the largest city or town in Morgan County, with about 2,610 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Morgan County?
- Morgan County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65011, 65034, 65037, 65072, 65078.
- What is the population of Morgan County, MO?
- About 21,717 people live in Morgan County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Morgan County?
- Morgan County borders Camden County, Pettis County, Miller County, Benton County, Cooper County, Moniteau County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023