Fort Morgan is a city located in Morgan County Colorado. Fort Morgan has a 2024 population of 11,567. It is also the county seat of Morgan County. Fort Morgan is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,555 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Morgan is $68,983 with a poverty rate of 15.66%. The median age in Fort Morgan is 32.8 years: 30.4 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Morgan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,708 | 58.33% |
| Two or more races | 2,644 | 22.99% |
| Black or African American | 894 | 7.77% |
| Other race | 722 | 6.28% |
| Native American | 481 | 4.18% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,322 | 2.61 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Married | 1,869 | 3.48 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Non Family | 1,590 | 1.2 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Female | 540 | 3.54 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 323 | 2.98 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
54.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 571 | 7.93% |
| Associates Degree | 625 | 8.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 842 | 11.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 470 | 6.52% |
| High School Graduate | 2,332 | 32.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 975 | 13.53% |
| Some College | 1,390 | 19.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,522 | 3,368 | 898 |
| Hispanic | 3,128 | 1,871 | 374 |
| 2+ Races | 1,550 | 1,119 | 367 |
| Other Race | 476 | 281 | 34 |
| Black | 375 | 240 | 0 |
| Native American | 274 | 70 | 0 |
| Asian | 52 | 52 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,571 | $54,163 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,375 | $54,712 | $52,051 |
| High School Graduate | $42,519 | $47,077 | $25,427 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,781 | $39,082 | $28,547 |
| Overall | $42,551 | $49,213 | $29,148 |
| Some College | $38,565 | $54,092 | $33,750 |
$42,551
Average Earnings
$49,213
Average Male
$29,148
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.14% of Fort Morgan residents speak only English, while 29.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,573 | 866 | 15.54% |
| White | 4,595 | 682 | 14.84% |
| Multiple | 2,632 | 626 | 23.78% |
| Black | 891 | 177 | 19.87% |
| Native | 477 | 55 | 11.53% |
| Asian | 52 | 13 | 25% |
| Other | 722 | 5 | 0.69% |
15.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.56%
Male Poverty Rate
18.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Morgan is Asian, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Morgan is Other, with 0.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.4% |
| High School | 15.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.81% |
| Female Employed | 14.31% |
| Male Employed | 2.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,508 | $80,523 |
| Households | $55,407 | $68,983 |
| Married Families | $80,650 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,581 | $45,292 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
417
Number of Veterans
406
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 200 |
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| Second Gulf War | 83 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 183 |
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 75+ | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 364 | 7% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 2.32% |
| Black | 11 | 2.17% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.47%
Born in Fort Morgan
80.42%
Native Born
19.58%
Foreign Born
13.9%
Non Citizen
5.68%
Naturalized
80.42% of Fort Morgan residents were born in the United States, with 51.47% having been born in Colorado. 13.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,582 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2028 | 11,579 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2027 | 11,576 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2026 | 11,573 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2025 | 11,570 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2024 | 11,567 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 11,564 | 95 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 11,469 | 24 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 11,445 | -110 | -0.95% |
| 2020 | 11,555 | 154 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 11,401 | 32 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 11,369 | 103 | 0.91% |
| 2017 | 11,266 | 12 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 11,254 | -49 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 11,303 | 31 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 11,272 | -83 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 11,355 | -45 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 11,400 | -91 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 11,491 | 89 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 11,402 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,034 | 1,966 | 21.68% |
| 1990 | 9,068 | 300 | 3.42% |
| 1980 | 8,768 | 1,174 | 15.46% |
| 1970 | 7,594 | 215 | 2.91% |
| 1960 | 7,379 | 2,064 | 38.83% |
| 1950 | 5,315 | 431 | 8.82% |
| 1940 | 4,884 | 461 | 10.42% |
| 1930 | 4,423 | 605 | 15.85% |
| 1920 | 3,818 | 1,018 | 36.36% |
| 1910 | 2,800 | -8,782 | -75.82% |