Morgan County
Morgan County, West Virginia
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: (304) 258-8547
Fax: (304) 258-8545
www.morgancountyeda.com/gov
In eastern panhandle of WV, west of Hagerstown, MD; organized Feb 9, 1820 from Berkeley and Hampshire counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Daniel Morgan (1736-1802), an officer in the Revolutionary War and U.S. representative from VA (1797-99)
Area (sq mi):: 229.67 (land 228.98; water 0.68) Population per square mile: 70.00
Population 2005: 16,022 State rank: 36 Population change: 2000-20005 7.20%; 1990-2000 23.20% Population 2000: 14,943 (White 97.70%; Black or African American 0.60%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 40.70
Income 2000: per capita $18,109; median household $35,016; Population below poverty level: 10.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,572-$26,684
Unemployment (2004): 4.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.60% Median travel time to work: 36.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 60.50%
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Morgan County, Alabama
Decatur, AL 35602
Phone: (256) 351-4730
Fax: (256) 351-4738
www.co.morgan.al.us
In north-central AL; organized as Cotaco County Jun 8, 1818 (prior to statehood) from Indian lands; name changed Jun 14, 1821. Name Origin: For Gen. Daniel Morgan (1736-1802), an officer in the Revolutionary War and U.S. representative from VA (1797-99). Originally for Cotaco Creek, which runs through it
Area (sq mi):: 599.06 (land 582.21; water 16.84) Population per square mile: 195.40
Population 2005: 113,740 State rank: 9 Population change: 2000-20005 2.40%; 1990-2000 11.00% Population 2000: 111,064 (White 83.40%; Black or African American 11.20%; Hispanic or Latino 3.30%; Asian 0.40%; Other 3.30%). Foreign born: 2.70%. Median age: 36.60
Income 2000: per capita $19,223; median household $37,803; Population below poverty level: 12.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,875-$27,475
Unemployment (2004): 6.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.50% Median travel time to work: 23.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 27.70%
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Morgan County, Colorado
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Phone: (970) 542-3521
Fax: (970) 542-3520
www.co.morgan.co.us
In northeastern CO, east of Boulder; organized Feb 19, 1889, from Weld County. Name Origin: For Fort Morgan, named for Col. Christopher Anthony Morgan (1825?-66), an army officer and inspector general of the Department of Missouri
Area (sq mi):: 1293.87 (land 1285.36; water 8.51) Population per square mile: 21.80
Population 2005: 27,995 State rank: 19 Population change: 2000-20005 3.00%; 1990-2000 23.80% Population 2000: 27,171 (White 67.00%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 31.20%; Asian 0.20%; Other 19.90%). Foreign born: 14.60%. Median age: 33.50
Income 2000: per capita $15,492; median household $34,568; Population below poverty level: 12.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,789-$23,319
Unemployment (2004): 4.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.20% Median travel time to work: 18.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 10.70%
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Morgan County, Illinois
Jacksonville, IL 62651
Phone: (217) 243-8581
Fax: (217) 243-8368
www.morgancounty-il.com
In west-central IL, west of Springfield; organized Jan 31, 1823 from Sangamon County. Name Origin: For Gen. Daniel Morgan (1732-1802), an officer in the Revolutionary War and U.S. representative from VA (1797-99)
Area (sq mi):: 572.26 (land 568.76; water 3.51) Population per square mile: 62.80
Population 2005: 35,722 State rank: 41 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.40%; 1990-2000 0.60% Population 2000: 36,616 (White 91.70%; Black or African American 5.40%; Hispanic or Latino 1.40%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.90%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 37.80
Income 2000: per capita $18,205; median household $36,933; Population below poverty level: 9.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,813-$24,134
Unemployment (2004): 6.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.00% Median travel time to work: 19.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 21.20%
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Morgan County, Georgia
Madison, GA 30650
Phone: (706) 342-0725
Fax: (706) 343-6450
www.morganga.org
In central GA, southeast of Atlanta; organized as Cotaco County Dec 10, 1807 from Baldwin County; name changed Jun 14, 1821. Name Origin: For Gen. Daniel Morgan (1736-1802), an officer in the Revolutionary War and U.S. representative from VA (1797-99)
Area (sq mi):: 354.60 (land 349.64; water 4.96) Population per square mile: 50.00
Population 2005: 17,492 State rank: 92 Population change: 2000-20005 13.20%; 1990-2000 20.00% Population 2000: 15,457 (White 68.70%; Black or African American 28.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 36.80
Income 2000: per capita $18,823; median household $40,249; Population below poverty level: 10.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,105-$27,922
Unemployment (2004): 4.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 25.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 37.20%
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Morgan County, Indiana
Martinsville, IN 46151
Phone: (765) 342-1025
Fax: (765) 342-1111
In central IN, southwest of Indianapolis; organized Feb 15, 1823 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Gen. Daniel Morgan (1736-1802), an officer in the Revolutionary War and U.S. representative from VA (1797-99)
Area (sq mi):: 409.39 (land 406.47; water 2.92) Population per square mile: 171.70
Population 2005: 69,778 State rank: 23 Population change: 2000-20005 4.60%; 1990-2000 19.30% Population 2000: 66,689 (White 98.10%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 36.00
Income 2000: per capita $20,657; median household $47,739; Population below poverty level: 6.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,521-$27,692
Unemployment (2004): 4.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.40% Median travel time to work: 28.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 60.50%
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Morgan County, Ohio
McConnelsville, OH 43756
Phone: (740) 962-4752
Fax: (740) 962-4522
www.morgancounty.org
In east-central OH, southeast of Columbus; organized Dec 29, 1817 from Washington County. Name Origin: For Gen. Daniel Morgan (1736-1802), an officer in the Revolutionary War and U.S. representative from VA (1797-99)
Area (sq mi):: 421.86 (land 417.66; water 4.20) Population per square mile: 35.80
Population 2005: 14,958 State rank: 85 Population change: 2000-20005 0.40%; 1990-2000 5.00% Population 2000: 14,897 (White 93.40%; Black or African American 3.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.80%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 38.90
Income 2000: per capita $13,967; median household $28,868; Population below poverty level: 18.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,413-$20,150
Unemployment (2004): 10.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -4.60% Median travel time to work: 36.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 47.00%
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Morgan County, Utah
Morgan, UT 84050
Phone: (801) 845-4011
Fax: (801) 829-6176
www.morgan-county.net
In north-central UT, east of Bountiful; organized Jan 17, 1862 (prior to statehood) from Davis and Summit counties. Name Origin: For Jedediah Morgan Grant (1816-56), prominent Mormon churchman
Area (sq mi):: 610.79 (land 609.13; water 1.66) Population per square mile: 13.00
Population 2005: 7,906 State rank: 22 Population change: 2000-20005 10.90%; 1990-2000 29.00% Population 2000: 7,129 (White 97.30%; Black or African American 0.00%; Hispanic or Latino 1.40%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 2.70%. Median age: 28.50
Income 2000: per capita $17,684; median household $50,273; Population below poverty level: 5.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,746-$22,414
Unemployment (2004): 4.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.30% Median travel time to work: 26.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 61.60%
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Morgan County, Missouri
Versailles, MO 65084
Phone: (573) 378-5436
Fax: (573) 378-5991
In central MO, west of Jefferson City; organized Jan 5, 1833 from Cooper County. Name Origin: For Gen. Daniel Morgan (1736-1802), an officer in the Revolutionary War and U.S. representative from VA (1797-99)
Area (sq mi):: 613.89 (land 597.41; water 16.48) Population per square mile: 34.20
Population 2005: 20,436 State rank: 55 Population change: 2000-20005 5.80%; 1990-2000 24.00% Population 2000: 19,309 (White 96.80%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 42.60
Income 2000: per capita $15,950; median household $30,659; Population below poverty level: 16.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,008-$21,368
Unemployment (2004): 6.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.60% Median travel time to work: 25.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 38.90%
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Morgan County, Tennessee
Wartburg, TN 37887
Phone: (423) 346-3480
Fax: (423) 346-4161
In east-central TN, west of Oak Ridge; organized 1817 from Roane County, and in 1903 annexed part of Anderson County. Name Origin: For Gen. Daniel Morgan (1736-1802), an officer in the Revolutionary War and U.S. representative from VA (1797-99)
Area (sq mi):: 522.40 (land 522.04; water 0.35) Population per square mile: 38.60
Population 2005: 20,157 State rank: 64 Population change: 2000-20005 2.00%; 1990-2000 14.20% Population 2000: 19,757 (White 96.20%; Black or African American 2.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 36.50
Income 2000: per capita $12,925; median household $27,712; Population below poverty level: 16.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,194-$17,455
Unemployment (2004): 7.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.70% Median travel time to work: 34.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 60.90%
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Morgan County, Kentucky
West Liberty, KY 41472
Phone: (606) 743-3949
Fax: (606) 743-2111
In eastern KY, east of Lexington; established Dec 7, 1822 from Floyd and Bath counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Daniel Morgan (1736-1802), an officer in the Revolutionary War and U.S. representative from VA (1797-99)
Area (sq mi):: 383.73 (land 381.26; water 2.47) Population per square mile: 37.60
Population 2005: 14,334 State rank: 79 Population change: 2000-20005 2.80%; 1990-2000 19.70% Population 2000: 13,948 (White 94.10%; Black or African American 4.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 35.80
Income 2000: per capita $12,657; median household $21,869; Population below poverty level: 27.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $14,047-$15,339
Unemployment (2004): 8.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.60% Median travel time to work: 33.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 34.80%
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