State
County
Land Area (mi²)
13.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,669.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.85%
Growth Since 2010
25.89%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Morgan Hill, California Population 2021
47,688
Morgan Hill is a city located in Santa Clara County California. With a 2020 population of 47,688, it is the 188th largest city in California and the 830th largest city in the United States . Morgan Hill is currently growing at a rate of 1.85% annually and its population has increased by 25.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 37,882 in 2010. Morgan Hill reached it's highest population of 47,688 in 2021. Spanning over 13 miles, Morgan Hill has a population density of 3,669 people per square mile.
The average household income in Morgan Hill is $157,664 with a poverty rate of 4.66%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,763 per month, and the median house value is $855,100. The median age in Morgan Hill is 39.3 years, 38.8 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
Morgan Hill Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morgan Hill was:
- White: 73.04%
- Asian: 13.97%
- Two or more races: 6.29%
- Other race: 4.31%
- Black or African American: 1.86%
- Native American: 0.42%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
The current population of Morgan Hill, California is 47,688 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 45,084.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 37,882.
Morgan Hill, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,638 | 73.04% |
| Asian | 6,241 | 13.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2,812 | 6.29% |
| Some Other Race | 1,928 | 4.31% |
| Black or African American | 830 | 1.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 188 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.11% |
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Morgan Hill Population by Race
Morgan Hill Population Pyramid $2021
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Morgan Hill Population by Age
Morgan Hill Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,854 | 2.98 | 73.9 |
| Married | 9,454 | 3.43 | 82.3 |
| Non Family | 3,137 | 1.3 | 57.4 |
| Female | 1,619 | 3.44 | 58.7 |
| Male | 644 | 3.31 | 68.8 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
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Morgan Hill Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,093 | 3.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,246 | 4.17% |
| High School Graduate | 4,964 | 16.61% |
| Some College | 6,638 | 22.22% |
| Associates Degree | 2,831 | 9.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,565 | 28.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,542 | 15.20% |
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Morgan Hill Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Morgan Hill Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,219 | 15,752 | 7,651 |
| Hispanic | 7,887 | 6,257 | 1,677 |
| Asian | 4,373 | 4,161 | 2,926 |
| Other Race | 1,189 | 953 | 286 |
| 2+ Races | 1,120 | 1,069 | 550 |
| Black | 682 | 640 | 445 |
| Native American | 138 | 92 | 33 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Morgan Hill Educational Attainment by Race
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$64,677
Average Earnings
$80,172
Average Male
$56,667
Average Female
Morgan Hill Earnings by Educational Attainment
Morgan Hill Language by Age
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Morgan Hill Language
72.11% of Morgan Hill residents speak only English, while 27.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.30% of the population.
Morgan Hill Language
Morgan Hill Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,899 | 968 | 6.96% |
| White | 21,694 | 832 | 3.84% |
| Other | 1,903 | 191 | 10.04% |
| Multiple | 2,802 | 156 | 5.57% |
| Asian | 6,227 | 131 | 2.10% |
| Black | 808 | 56 | 6.93% |
| Islander | 40 | 38 | 95.00% |
| Native | 178 | 13 | 7.30% |
4.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.08%
Male Poverty Rate
4.26%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Morgan Hill
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morgan Hill is Islander, with 95.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morgan Hill is Asian, with 2.10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.59%.
Morgan Hill Poverty
Morgan Hill Poverty Rate by Education
Morgan Hill Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
58.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
57.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Morgan Hill Married by Age and Sex
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Morgan Hill Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Morgan Hill Marital Status by Race
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Morgan Hill Marital Status
Morgan Hill Veterans by War
Morgan Hill Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,868 | 7.64% |
| Hispanic | 366 | 4.02% |
| Asian | 175 | 3.58% |
| Native American | 53 | 32.72% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 3.33% |
| Black | 49 | 6.99% |
| Other Race | 12 | 0.91% |
Morgan Hill Veterans by Race
Morgan Hill Veterans by Education
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2.90%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
Morgan Hill Veterans by Education
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67.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Morgan Hill Employment by Age
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Morgan Hill Employment by Race
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Morgan Hill Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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81.99%
Native Born
18.01%
Foreign Born
7.12%
Non Citizen
10.89%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.99% of Morgan Hill residents were born in the United States, with 63.65% having been born in California. 7.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Morgan Hill Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 47,688 | 868 | 1.85% |
| 2020 | 46,820 | 868 | 1.89% |
| 2019 | 45,952 | 868 | 1.93% |
| 2018 | 45,084 | 123 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 44,961 | 531 | 1.20% |
| 2016 | 44,430 | 1,439 | 3.35% |
| 2015 | 42,991 | 917 | 2.18% |
| 2014 | 42,074 | 1,046 | 2.55% |
| 2013 | 41,028 | 1,538 | 3.89% |
| 2012 | 39,490 | 650 | 1.67% |
| 2011 | 38,840 | 769 | 2.02% |
| 2010 | 38,071 | 4,515 | 1.27% |
| 2000 | 33,556 | 9,628 | 3.44% |
| 1990 | 23,928 | 6,868 | 3.44% |
| 1980 | 17,060 | 11,481 | 11.83% |
| 1970 | 5,579 | 2,428 | 5.88% |
| 1960 | 3,151 | 1,524 | 6.83% |
| 1950 | 1,627 | 613 | 4.84% |
| 1940 | 1,014 | 106 | 1.11% |
| 1930 | 908 | 262 | 3.46% |
| 1920 | 646 | 39 | 0.62% |
| 1910 | 607 | 0.00% |