Morgan, Georgia

Morgan is a city in Calhoun County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,741 at the 2020 census.[4] The city is the county seat of Calhoun County.[5]

Morgan, Georgia
Morgan City Hall
Morgan City Hall
Location in Calhoun County and the state of Georgia
Location in Calhoun County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 31°32′20″N 84°36′4″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyCalhoun
Area
  Total1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2)
  Land1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
246 ft (75 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,741
  Density1,329.01/sq mi (513.30/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
39866
Area code229
FIPS code13-52696[2]
GNIS feature ID0318451[3]

History

Morgan was founded in 1854 as seat of the newly formed Calhoun County. It was incorporated as a city in 1856.[6] The city was named after Hiram Morgan, a county official.[7]

From 1923 to 1929, Morgan was replaced as county seat by Arlington, Georgia after a referendum. It became county seat again after an additional referendum.

Geography

Morgan is located near the center of Calhoun County at 31°32′20″N 84°36′4″W (31.538877, -84.601034).[8] It is 30 miles (48 km) west of Albany and 26 miles (42 km) northeast of Blakely.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Morgan has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1860187
1870126−32.6%
1880111−11.9%
189018062.2%
190024033.3%
191030225.8%
192034112.9%
1930249−27.0%
194028213.3%
19503047.8%
1960293−3.6%
1970280−4.4%
198036430.0%
1990252−30.8%
20001,464481.0%
20101,86127.1%
20201,741−6.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2020[11]

2020 census

Morgan city, Georgia – Demographic Profile
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2020[11] % 2020
White alone (NH) 502 28.83%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,180 67.78%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 3 0.17%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 13 0.75%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 43 2.47%
Total 1,741 100.00%

Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.

2010 Census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,464 people, 108 households, and 69 families residing in the city. The population density was 1.113 people per square mile (0.430 people/km2). There were 128 housing units at an average density of 97.3 per square mile (37.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 33.13% White, 66.53% African American, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.13% of the population.

There were 108 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 3.4% under the age of 18, 17.6% from 18 to 24, 58.4% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 3.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 992.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 1,246.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $26,974 versus $16,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $6,414 (the lowest in the state). About 19.6% of families and 25.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 23.3% of those age 65 or over.

Morgan is the location of a state prison, and the above figures include the prison population. There are approximately 1,200 males residing at the institution.

Notable people

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "Morgan city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 240. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  7. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 151. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Morgan city, Georgia (revision of 03-26-2012)". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  10. "Decennial Census by Decade". US Census Bureau.
  11. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Morgan city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
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