Morgan County, Ohio

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Morgan County
County
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The Morgan County Courthouse in McConnelsville
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
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Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°37′N81°51′W / 39.61°N 81.85°W / 39.61; -81.85
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Ohio.svg  Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1819
Named for Daniel Morgan
Seat McConnelsville
Largest villageMcConnelsville
Area
 • Total
422 sq mi (1,090 km2)
 • Land416 sq mi (1,080 km2)
 • Water5.4 sq mi (14 km2)  1.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
13,802
 • Estimate 
(2021)
13,682 Decrease2.svg
 • Density33/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 12th
Website www.morgancounty-oh.gov

Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of 2023, the population was 13,646, [1] making it the third-least populous county in Ohio. Its county seat is McConnelsville. [2] The county was created in 1817 and later organized in 1819. [3] It is named for Daniel Morgan, an officer in the American Revolutionary War. [4]

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History

Morgan County was formed on December 29, 1817, from portions of Guernsey, Muskingum and Washington counties. It was named after Daniel Morgan, a member in the Congress from Virginia, and general in the American Revolutionary War.

Geography

According to the United 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]

Adjacent counties

Public areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1820 5,297—
1830 11,800122.8%
1840 20,85276.7%
1850 28,58537.1%
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 14,2274.7%
1950 12,836−9.8%
1960 12,747−0.7%
1970 12,375−2.9%
1980 14,24115.1%
1990 14,194−0.3%
2000 14,8975.0%
2010 15,0541.1%
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]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 14,897 people, 5,890 households, and 4,176 families living in the county. The population 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 or African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 2.24% from two or more races. 0.41% of the population were Hispanic or Latino 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% were married 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. The per capita income for the county was $13,967. About 15.70% of families and 18.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 12.40% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 15,054 people, 6,034 households, and 4,140 families living in the county. [11] 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). [12] 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. [11] In terms of ancestry, 21.2% were German, 12.9% were English, 12.7% were Irish, and 9.8% were American. [13]

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. [11]

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 the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over. [14]

Politics

Morgan County is a stronghold Republican county in presidential elections. The only Democratic presidential candidates to win the county were Woodrow Wilson in 1912 and Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, but Bill Clinton came within 181 votes of carrying it in 1996.

United States presidential election results for Morgan County, Ohio [15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 5,16875.97%1,56022.93%751.10%
2020 5,04173.53%1,72525.16%901.31%
2016 4,43168.41%1,73626.80%3104.79%
2012 3,17951.81%2,81445.86%1432.33%
2008 3,44051.96%2,96644.80%2143.23%
2004 3,75856.06%2,87542.89%701.04%
2000 3,45157.58%2,26137.73%2814.69%
1996 2,56642.97%2,38539.94%1,02017.08%
1992 2,71940.54%2,40235.81%1,58623.65%
1988 3,71363.37%2,08535.59%611.04%
1984 3,99467.66%1,86831.64%410.69%
1980 3,23660.31%1,87534.94%2554.75%
1976 2,97151.14%2,72746.94%1111.91%
1972 3,67968.50%1,55428.93%1382.57%
1968 3,03057.51%1,78933.95%4508.54%
1964 2,28142.76%3,05357.24%00.00%
1960 4,42470.82%1,82329.18%00.00%
1956 4,13473.82%1,46626.18%00.00%
1952 4,30371.94%1,67828.06%00.00%
1948 3,48065.96%1,78333.79%130.25%
1944 4,30972.13%1,66527.87%00.00%
1940 4,96665.32%2,63734.68%00.00%
1936 4,63059.35%3,09339.65%781.00%
1932 3,95754.34%3,10742.67%2182.99%
1928 4,35975.09%1,39724.07%490.84%
1924 3,55360.94%2,07235.54%2053.52%
1920 4,12764.26%2,15733.59%1382.15%
1916 2,13651.58%1,83344.26%1724.15%
1912 1,44835.70%1,63340.26%97524.04%
1908 2,44553.99%1,93242.66%1523.36%
1904 2,57258.79%1,61236.85%1914.37%
1900 2,63953.40%2,18844.27%1152.33%
1896 2,53151.12%2,37547.97%450.91%
1892 2,39951.98%1,95642.38%2605.63%
1888 2,53153.97%1,97442.09%1853.94%
1884 2,55655.13%1,97242.54%1082.33%
1880 2,51053.11%2,09144.24%1252.64%
1876 2,37651.75%2,10845.92%1072.33%
1872 2,33958.23%1,55138.61%1273.16%
1868 2,52157.09%1,89542.91%00.00%
1864 2,60160.14%1,72439.86%00.00%
1860 2,44557.03%1,75740.98%851.98%
1856 2,12553.19%1,66941.78%2015.03%

Communities

Map of Morgan County, Ohio with municipal and township labels Map of Morgan County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels.PNG
Map of Morgan County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

Villages

Townships

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

See also

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