Morgan County, Ohio | |
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 The Morgan County Courthouse in McConnelsville | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofOhio | |
| Coordinates:39°37′N81°51′W / 39.61°N 81.85°W /39.61; -81.85 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Founded | March 1, 1819 |
| Named after | Daniel Morgan |
| Seat | McConnelsville |
| Largest village | McConnelsville |
| Area | |
• Total | 422 sq mi (1,090 km2) |
| • Land | 416 sq mi (1,080 km2) |
| • Water | 5.4 sq mi (14 km2) 1.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 13,802 |
• Estimate (2021) | 13,682 |
| • Density | 33.2/sq mi (12.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
| Website | www |
Morgan County is acounty located in theU.S. state ofOhio. As of 2023, the population was 13,646,[1] making it thethird-least populous county in Ohio. Itscounty seat isMcConnelsville.[2] The county was created in 1817 and later organized in 1819.[3] It isnamed forDaniel Morgan, an officer in theAmerican Revolutionary War.[4]
Morgan County was formed on December 29, 1817, from portions of Guernsey, Muskingum and Washington counties. It was named afterDaniel Morgan, a member in the Congress fromVirginia, and general in the American Revolutionary War.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 422 square miles (1,090 km2), of which 416 square miles (1,080 km2) is land and 5.4 square miles (14 km2) (1.3%) is water.[5]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 5,297 | — | |
| 1830 | 11,800 | 122.8% | |
| 1840 | 20,852 | 76.7% | |
| 1850 | 28,585 | 37.1% | |
| 1860 | 22,119 | −22.6% | |
| 1870 | 20,363 | −7.9% | |
| 1880 | 20,072 | −1.4% | |
| 1890 | 19,143 | −4.6% | |
| 1900 | 17,905 | −6.5% | |
| 1910 | 16,097 | −10.1% | |
| 1920 | 14,555 | −9.6% | |
| 1930 | 13,583 | −6.7% | |
| 1940 | 14,227 | 4.7% | |
| 1950 | 12,836 | −9.8% | |
| 1960 | 12,747 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 12,375 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 14,241 | 15.1% | |
| 1990 | 14,194 | −0.3% | |
| 2000 | 14,897 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 15,054 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 13,802 | −8.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 13,682 | [6] | −0.9% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9] 1990–2000[10] 2010–2020[1] | |||
As of the2020 census, the county had a population of 13,802. The median age was 45.7 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 22.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 99.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.4 males age 18 and over.[11]
There were 5,845 households in the county, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 49.4% were married-couple households, 19.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 23.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]
There were 7,232 housing units, of which 19.2% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 77.2% were owner-occupied and 22.8% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.8%.[11]
Less than 0.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[12]
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[13] | Pop 1990[14] | Pop 2000[15] | Pop 2010[16] | Pop 2020[17] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 13,542 | 13,493 | 13,908 | 13,972 | 12,525 | 95.09% | 95.06% | 93.36% | 92.81% | 90.75% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 547 | 570 | 504 | 428 | 396 | 3.84% | 4.02% | 3.38% | 2.84% | 2.87% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 42 | 63 | 51 | 44 | 20 | 0.29% | 0.44% | 0.34% | 0.29% | 0.14% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 24 | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.11% | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | x[18] | x[19] | 0 | 0 | 2 | x | x | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 34 | 20 | 29 | 26 | 49 | 0.24% | 0.14% | 0.19% | 0.17% | 0.36% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x[20] | x[21] | 332 | 470 | 659 | x | x | 2.23% | 3.12% | 4.77% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 63 | 36 | 61 | 97 | 127 | 0.44% | 0.25% | 0.41% | 0.64% | 0.92% |
| Total | 14,241 | 14,194 | 14,897 | 15,054 | 13,802 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2010 United States census, there were 15,054 people, 6,034 households, and 4,140 families living in the county.[22] The population density was 36.2 inhabitants per square mile (14.0/km2). There were 7,892 housing units at an average density of 19.0 units per square mile (7.3 units/km2).[23] The racial makeup of the county was 93.2% white, 2.9% black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.6% of the population.[22] In terms of ancestry, 21.2% wereGerman, 12.9% wereEnglish, 12.7% wereIrish, and 9.8% wereAmerican.[24]
Of the 6,034 households, 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.4% were non-families, and 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 42.4 years.[22]
The median income for a household in the county was $34,962 and the median income for a family was $40,440. Males had a median income of $37,173 versus $30,176 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,777. About 15.7% of families and 19.1% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.[25]
As of thecensus of 2000, there were 14,897 people, 5,890 households, and 4,176 families living in the county. Thepopulation density was 36 people per square mile (14 people/km2). There were 7,771 housing units at an average density of 19 units per square mile (7.3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 93.66%White, 3.41%Black orAfrican American, 0.35%Native American, 0.08%Asian, 0.26% fromother races, and 2.24% from two or more races. 0.41% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.
There were 5,890 households, out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.90% weremarried couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 25.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.30% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 26.30% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,868, and the median income for a family was $34,973. Males had a median income of $30,411 versus $21,039 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $13,967. About 15.70% of families and 18.40% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 12.40% of those age 65 or over.
Morgan County is a stronghold Republican county in presidential elections. The only Democratic presidential candidates to win the county wereWoodrow Wilson in 1912 andLyndon B. Johnson in 1964, butBill Clinton came within 181 votes of carrying it in 1996.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 5,168 | 75.97% | 1,560 | 22.93% | 75 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 5,041 | 73.53% | 1,725 | 25.16% | 90 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 4,431 | 68.41% | 1,736 | 26.80% | 310 | 4.79% |
| 2012 | 3,179 | 51.81% | 2,814 | 45.86% | 143 | 2.33% |
| 2008 | 3,440 | 51.96% | 2,966 | 44.80% | 214 | 3.23% |
| 2004 | 3,758 | 56.06% | 2,875 | 42.89% | 70 | 1.04% |
| 2000 | 3,451 | 57.58% | 2,261 | 37.73% | 281 | 4.69% |
| 1996 | 2,566 | 42.97% | 2,385 | 39.94% | 1,020 | 17.08% |
| 1992 | 2,719 | 40.54% | 2,402 | 35.81% | 1,586 | 23.65% |
| 1988 | 3,713 | 63.37% | 2,085 | 35.59% | 61 | 1.04% |
| 1984 | 3,994 | 67.66% | 1,868 | 31.64% | 41 | 0.69% |
| 1980 | 3,236 | 60.31% | 1,875 | 34.94% | 255 | 4.75% |
| 1976 | 2,971 | 51.14% | 2,727 | 46.94% | 111 | 1.91% |
| 1972 | 3,679 | 68.50% | 1,554 | 28.93% | 138 | 2.57% |
| 1968 | 3,030 | 57.51% | 1,789 | 33.95% | 450 | 8.54% |
| 1964 | 2,281 | 42.76% | 3,053 | 57.24% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 4,424 | 70.82% | 1,823 | 29.18% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 4,134 | 73.82% | 1,466 | 26.18% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 4,303 | 71.94% | 1,678 | 28.06% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 3,480 | 65.96% | 1,783 | 33.79% | 13 | 0.25% |
| 1944 | 4,309 | 72.13% | 1,665 | 27.87% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 4,966 | 65.32% | 2,637 | 34.68% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 4,630 | 59.35% | 3,093 | 39.65% | 78 | 1.00% |
| 1932 | 3,957 | 54.34% | 3,107 | 42.67% | 218 | 2.99% |
| 1928 | 4,359 | 75.09% | 1,397 | 24.07% | 49 | 0.84% |
| 1924 | 3,553 | 60.94% | 2,072 | 35.54% | 205 | 3.52% |
| 1920 | 4,127 | 64.26% | 2,157 | 33.59% | 138 | 2.15% |
| 1916 | 2,136 | 51.58% | 1,833 | 44.26% | 172 | 4.15% |
| 1912 | 1,448 | 35.70% | 1,633 | 40.26% | 975 | 24.04% |
| 1908 | 2,445 | 53.99% | 1,932 | 42.66% | 152 | 3.36% |
| 1904 | 2,572 | 58.79% | 1,612 | 36.85% | 191 | 4.37% |
| 1900 | 2,639 | 53.40% | 2,188 | 44.27% | 115 | 2.33% |
| 1896 | 2,531 | 51.12% | 2,375 | 47.97% | 45 | 0.91% |
| 1892 | 2,399 | 51.98% | 1,956 | 42.38% | 260 | 5.63% |
| 1888 | 2,531 | 53.97% | 1,974 | 42.09% | 185 | 3.94% |
| 1884 | 2,556 | 55.13% | 1,972 | 42.54% | 108 | 2.33% |
| 1880 | 2,510 | 53.11% | 2,091 | 44.24% | 125 | 2.64% |
| 1876 | 2,376 | 51.75% | 2,108 | 45.92% | 107 | 2.33% |
| 1872 | 2,339 | 58.23% | 1,551 | 38.61% | 127 | 3.16% |
| 1868 | 2,521 | 57.09% | 1,895 | 42.91% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1864 | 2,601 | 60.14% | 1,724 | 39.86% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1860 | 2,445 | 57.03% | 1,757 | 40.98% | 85 | 1.98% |
| 1856 | 2,125 | 53.19% | 1,669 | 41.78% | 201 | 5.03% |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 4,587 | 69.07% | 1,802 | 27.13% | 252 | 3.79% |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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