Morgan County, Tennessee

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Morgan County
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Morgan County Courthouse in Wartburg
Map of Tennessee highlighting Morgan County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
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Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°08′N84°38′W / 36.13°N 84.64°W / 36.13; -84.64
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Tennessee.svg  Tennessee
Founded1817
Named for Daniel Morgan [1]
Seat Wartburg
Largest community Coalfield
Area
  Total522 sq mi (1,350 km2)
  Land522 sq mi (1,350 km2)
  Water0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)  0.06%
Population
 (2020)
  Total21,035 Decrease2.svg
  Density42/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 3rd
Website www.morgancountytn.gov

Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,035. [2] Its county seat is Wartburg. [3] Morgan County is part of the Knoxville, TN Combined Statistical Area. [4]

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History

Morgan County was formed in 1817 from portions of Anderson and Roane counties. It was named in honor of Daniel Morgan (17361802), an American Revolutionary War officer who commanded the troops that defeated the British at the Battle of Cowpens, and who later served as a U.S. congressman from Virginia. The county had been part of lands relinquished by the Cherokee with the signing of the Third Treaty of Tellico in 1805. [1] The original county seat was Montgomery until 1870, when it was moved to Wartburg. [5]

Tornado

On November 10, 2002, a tornado destroyed 50 homes. At least seven people were killed in the Morgan County communities of Mossy Grove and Joyner.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 522 square miles (1,350 km2), of which 522 square miles (1,350 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (0.06%) is water. [6] The county, which lies on the eastern edge of the Cumberland Plateau, is known for its rugged mountain terrain, and cold mountain streams and rivers. The Crab Orchard Mountains comprise a large area of the county, which includes several designated wilderness areas, Frozen Head State Park, and Lone Mountain State Forest.

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Emory River at Oakdale

The Emory River rises on the slopes of Bird Mountain near Wartburg. The Obed River, a designated national wild and scenic river, empties into the Emory southwest of Wartburg. The Clear Fork, which forms part of Morgan's boundary with Fentress County, joins the New River in Scott County to the north to form the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River.

The Cumberland Trail passes through Morgan County.

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

State protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1820 1,676
1830 2,58254.1%
1840 2,6603.0%
1850 3,43028.9%
1860 3,353−2.2%
1870 2,969−11.5%
1880 5,15673.7%
1890 7,63948.2%
1900 9,58725.5%
1910 11,45819.5%
1920 13,28515.9%
1930 13,6032.4%
1940 15,24212.0%
1950 15,7273.2%
1960 14,304−9.0%
1970 13,619−4.8%
1980 16,60421.9%
1990 17,3004.2%
2000 19,75714.2%
2010 21,98711.3%
2020 21,035−4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
1790-1960 [8] 1900-1990 [9]
1990-2000 [10] 2010-2014 [11]
Age pyramid Morgan County, based on 2000 census data USA Morgan County, Tennessee.csv age pyramid.svg
Age pyramid Morgan County, based on 2000 census data

2020 census

Morgan County racial composition [12]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)19,02990.46%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)9714.62%
Native American 540.26%
Asian 410.19%
Pacific Islander 80.04%
Other/Mixed 6333.01%
Hispanic or Latino 2991.42%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 21,035 people, 7,625 households, and 5,659 families residing in the county.

2000 census

As of the census [13] of 2000, there were 19,757 people, 6,990 households, and 5,235 families residing in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile (15 people/km2). There were 7,714 housing units at an average density of 15 units per square mile (5.8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.72% White, 2.23% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,990 households, out of which 33.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.70% were married couples living together, 10.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.10% were non-families. 22.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.20% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 31.90% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 11.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,712, and the median income for a family was $31,901. Males had a median income of $25,683 versus $18,606 for females. The per capita income for the county was $12,925. About 13.50% of families and 16.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.50% of those under age 18 and 15.80% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

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Wartburg

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Politics

United States presidential election results for Morgan County, Tennessee [14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.%No.%No.%
2020 6,93084.22%1,16714.18%1311.59%
2016 5,44181.15%1,05415.72%2103.13%
2012 4,66971.79%1,72526.52%1101.69%
2008 4,71769.14%1,96928.86%1361.99%
2004 4,40159.80%2,92439.73%350.48%
2000 3,14451.02%2,92147.40%971.57%
1996 2,07038.88%2,76751.97%4879.15%
1992 2,30637.29%3,19051.58%68811.13%
1988 2,57656.67%1,94142.70%290.64%
1984 2,90357.19%2,12141.78%521.02%
1980 2,82356.29%2,09441.75%981.95%
1976 1,94939.46%2,95359.79%370.75%
1972 2,53168.35%1,08429.27%882.38%
1968 1,80347.46%96825.48%1,02827.06%
1964 1,84248.49%1,95751.51%00.00%
1960 2,24158.13%1,57640.88%380.99%
1956 2,40262.83%1,37936.07%421.10%
1952 2,56563.22%1,49236.78%00.00%
1948 1,57050.89%1,50048.62%150.49%
1944 1,39953.81%1,20146.19%00.00%
1940 1,44844.82%1,78355.18%00.00%
1936 1,22548.51%1,29151.13%90.36%
1932 1,18454.19%98344.99%180.82%
1928 1,48176.86%44623.14%00.00%
1924 1,10362.78%41123.39%24313.83%
1920 2,24873.18%81626.56%80.26%
1916 1,26567.72%56330.14%402.14%
1912 31218.86%46628.17%87652.96%

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