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Morgan County, Tennessee (TN)



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Morgan County, TN mapCounty population in 2005: 20,157 (18% urban, 82% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 5,791
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,199
% of renters here:  17%
State:  30%
Land area: 522 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.4 sq. mi.
Population density: 39 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This county:  16.0%
Whole state:  13.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This county:  5.9%
Whole state:  5.8%

Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (24.5%), Educational,health and social services (15.1%), Construction (11.7%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 72%
  • Government: 19%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 9%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

Morgan County, Tennessee business tout: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Morgan County, Tennessee:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.2%)
  • Black (2.2%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  36.5 years
Tennessee median age:  35.9 years

Males: 10,538  (53.3%)
Females: 9,219  (46.7%)
Average wage per job in 2003: $23,561
County population in 2003: 20,101
Jobs in 2003: 3,209

Morgan County,TN real estate house value trend


Total labor force in 2004: 8,089
Unemployment rate in 2004: 7.9%

Average household size:
Morgan County:  2.6 people
Tennessee:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2005: $29,628 ($27,712 in 2000)
This county  $29,628
Tennessee:  $38,874

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $77,721
Morgan County  $77,721
Tennessee:  $114,000

Median montly rent in 2000: $397
Institutionalized population: 1,723
Median monthly costs for houses with a mortgage in Morgan County in 2000: $634


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 2
  • Rapes: 1
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 11
  • Burglaries: 107
  • Thefts: 90
  • Auto thefts: 28

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 1
  • Robberies: 1
  • Assaults: 33
  • Burglaries: 102
  • Thefts: 97
  • Auto thefts: 32

Morgan County races chart


Morgan County, TN map from a distance


2004 Presidential Election results in Morgan County Tennessee:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 59.8%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 39.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $508 (0.8%)

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Morgan County is $380 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $460 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $575 a month.

Cities in this county include: Wartburg, Sunbright, Oakdale, Coalfield, Lancing.

Neighboring counties: Anderson County , Cumberland County , Fentress County , Roane County , Scott County .


Morgan County close-up map

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Morgan County: Waltman Ford (A), Clear Creek Junction (B), Twin Bridges (C), White Schoolhouse Corners (D), Christmas (E), Melhorn Ford (F), Camp Howard (G), Camp Austin (H), Buck Switch (I), Brushy Mountain State Honor Farm (J), Martin Roost (K), Twin Oaks (L), Ingleside (M), Ruralia (N), Kingstone Lisle (O), Thomas Hughes Public Library (P), Brushy Mountain State Prison (Q), Roslyn (R), The Lindens (S), Walton Court (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Morgan County include: Stringfield Chapel (A), Christ Episcopal Church (B), Clear Creek Church (C), Coal Hill Church (D), Shady Grove Church (E), Shadeland Church (F), Crab Orchard Church (G), Cumberland Church (H), Rose Chapel (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Hamby Cemetery (1), Hall Cemetery (2), Zumstein Cemetery (3), Clark Cemetery (4), Woods Cemetery (5), Myers Cemetery (6), Clear Creek Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Dead Mans Pond (A), S Thomas Burnett Lake Number Two (B), Burnett Lake (C), Brushy Mountain Reservoir (D), C And M East Farm Pond (E), Land of Lakes Catfish Farm Lake (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Alex Branch (A), Alexander Creek (B), Alice Creek (C), Breedlove Branch (D), Galbreth Branch (E), Brasel Branch (F), Branstetter Branch (G), Crooked Fork (H), Lively Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Morgan County include: Frozen Head State Environmental Education Area (1), Obed Wild and Scenic River (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Burrville Post Office (A), Deer Lodge Post Office (B), Lancing Post Office (C), Petros Post Office (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in September 2007:
Here:  5.1%
Tennessee:  4.4%


Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 556
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 63.8%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 6.0%

Number of foreign born residents: 79 (61% naturalized citizens)

Morgan County:  0.4%
Whole state:  2.8%


Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 2
  • 1990 to 1994: 3
  • 1985 to 1989: 13
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 21
  • 1970 to 1974: 12
  • 1970 to 1974: 8
  • 1965 to 1969: 20

Mean travel time to work: 34.8 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 39.1%

Morgan County marital status for males

Morgan County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 5,429
  • One, attached: 36
  • Two: 49
  • 3 or 4: 48
  • 5 to 9: 67
  • 10 to 19: 12
  • 20 or more: 9
  • Mobile homes: 2,053
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 11

Housing units in Morgan County with a mortgage: 1,839 (207 second mortgage, 54 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,510


Agriculture in Morgan County
Average size of farms: 140 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $25193
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $72.65
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 1.59%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 90.80%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $23177
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 22.71%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 0.07%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $66303
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 92.56%
Average age of principal farm operators: 53 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 17.82
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 2.67%
Corn for grain: 166 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 74 harvested acres
Vegetables: 134 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 20 acres

Morgan County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is near Tennessee state average. It is 1.6 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 7 fatalities and 41 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 11/10/2002, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado killed 7 people and injured 28 people and caused $970,000 in damages.



Class of Workers



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (20%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Metal and metal products (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Educational services (3%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (14%)
  • Apparel (13%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Social assistance (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Construction laborers (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (13%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Korea (27%)
  • Germany (24%)
  • Canada (20%)
  • Mexico (9%)
  • Taiwan (8%)
  • Brazil (8%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)


Most common first ancestries reported in Morgan County:



  • United States or American (42%)
  • German (15%)
  • Irish (12%)
  • English (11%)
  • Scotch-Irish (3%)
  • Scottish (1%)
  • French (except Basque) (1%)

Morgan County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 5,789 (80%)
  • Carpooled: 1,172 (16%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 11 (0%)
  • Walked: 91 (1%)
  • Other means: 50 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 162 (2%)
 

People in group quarters in Morgan County, Tennessee
  • 1536 people in state prisons
  • 114 people in nursing homes
  • 53 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
  • 13 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 7 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $35,773.

5.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,455 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.75%
Tennessee average:  7.52%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.91% relocated from other counties in Tennessee ($21,829 average AGI)
1.84% relocated from other states ($11,625 average AGI)
Morgan County:  1.84%
Tennessee average:  3.80%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Roane County, TN  1.17% ($31,568 average AGI)
from Anderson County, TN  0.92% ($28,552)
from Knox County, TN  0.49% ($53,935)
from Cumberland County, TN  0.17% ($22,000)
from Scott County, TN  0.17% ($39,545)


6.20% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,519 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.20%
Tennessee average:  6.67%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.14% relocated to other counties in Tennessee ($22,987 average AGI)
1.06% relocated to other states ($4,532 average AGI)
Morgan County:  1.06%
Tennessee average:  2.97%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Roane County, TN  1.83% ($27,759 average AGI)
to Anderson County, TN  1.12% ($25,366)
to Knox County, TN  0.60% ($31,474)
to Cumberland County, TN  0.39% ($35,760)
to Fentress County, TN  0.22% ($19,357)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 12.1
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 11.1



Births per 1000 population in Morgan County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 9.2



Deaths per 1000 population in Morgan County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 10.2
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 6.8



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Morgan County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 2,757 (1,941 aged, 816 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 7%


Household type by relationship


Households: 18,028
  • In family households: 16,077 (4,228 male householders, 1,067 female householders)
    4,211 spouses, 5,436 children (4,849 natural, 146 adopted, 441 stepchildren), 441 grandchildren, 86 brothers or sisters, 80 parents, 254 other relatives, 274 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,951 (778 male householders (659 living alone)), 953 female householders (886 living alone)), 220 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 1,729 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 2,230 2-persons, 1,341 3-persons, 1,134 4-persons, 415 5-persons, 135 6-persons, 40 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,545 1-person, 158 2-persons, 19 3-persons, 9 6-persons.

3,234 married couples with children.
783 single-parent households (195 men, 588 women).

98.6% of residents of Morgan County speak English at home.
0.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (84% speak English very well, 9% speak English well, 7% speak English not well).
0.6% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (77% speak English very well, 8% speak English well, 14% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (54% speak English very well, 46% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $103,710,000 ($5152 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $1,641,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $44,630,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $24,192,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $288,000
Federal grants: $31,074,000
Federal procurement contracts: $1,086,000 ($153,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $2,439,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $105,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $2,184,000
Federal Government insurance: $509,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 1,143
Here:  57 per 1000 residents
State:  69 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 959
Here:  48 per 1000 residents
State:  50 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: 0
Here:  0 per 1000 residents
State:  +8 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +242
Here:  +12 per 1000 residents
State:  +18 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Morgan County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 1.05 millions of gallons per day (all from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.5
State:  6.0

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.8
State:  4.2



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 293
  • 1995 to 1998: 821
  • 1990 to 1994: 772
  • 1980 to 1989: 1,416
  • 1970 to 1979: 1,831
  • 1960 to 1969: 887
  • 1950 to 1959: 550
  • 1940 to 1949: 498
  • 1939 or earlier: 646


Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Morgan County, Tennessee:

  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 27
  • 3 rooms: 152
  • 4 rooms: 831
  • 5 rooms: 1,873
  • 6 rooms: 1,427
  • 7 rooms: 792
  • 8 rooms: 404
  • 9 or more rooms: 285


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Morgan County, Tennessee:

  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 19
  • 3 rooms: 140
  • 4 rooms: 337
  • 5 rooms: 414
  • 6 rooms: 158
  • 7 rooms: 59
  • 8 rooms: 51
  • 9 or more rooms: 21


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Morgan County:

  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 154
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,492
  • 3 bedrooms: 3,347
  • 4 bedrooms: 695
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 103


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Morgan County:

  • no bedroom: 10
  • 1 bedroom: 138
  • 2 bedrooms: 551
  • 3 bedrooms: 416
  • 4 bedrooms: 71
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 13


Cars and other vehicles available in Morgan County in owner-occupied houses/condos:

  • no vehicle: 348
  • 1 vehicle: 1,279
  • 2 vehicles: 2,346
  • 3 vehicles: 1,234
  • 4 vehicles: 375
  • 5 or more vehicles: 209


Cars and other vehicles available in Morgan County in renter-occupied apartments

  • no vehicle: 174
  • 1 vehicle: 540
  • 2 vehicles: 384
  • 3 vehicles: 79
  • 4 vehicles: 22
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0

68% of Morgan County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 55% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 69% lived in Tennessee.

Morgan County:  67.7%
State average:  54.7%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 15442
  • Northeast: 313
  • Midwest: 1547
  • South: 2008
  • West: 304

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $50,000


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:


  • Utility gas (49%)
  • Electricity (25%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (14%)
  • Wood (9%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:


  • Utility gas (46%)
  • Electricity (37%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (8%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
  • Coal or coke (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 83
Here:  4.0%
Tennessee:  9.5%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 68
Here:  5.9%
Tennessee:  10.4%

Students in private undegraduate colleges: 41
Here:  8.4%
Tennessee:  22.8%



Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School



Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

Morgan County government finances in 2004:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $53,000
  • Charges - Elementary & Secondary Education - Other: $1,092,000
    All Other: $605,000
    Elementary & Secondary Education School Lunch: $442,000
    Solid Waste Management: $132,000
    Regular Highways: $22,000
    Elementary & Secondary Education School Tuition: $6,000
  • Construction - Elementary & Secondary Education: $1,490,000
    General: $1,118,000
    Housing & Community Development: $369,000
    Regular Highways: $286,000
  • Current Operations - Elementary & Secondary Education: $19,712,000
    Regular Highways: $1,641,000
    Corrections - Other: $899,000
    Solid Waste Management: $834,000
    Police Protection: $690,000
    Health Services - Other: $678,000
    General Public Buildings: $661,000
    Financial Administration: $486,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $472,000
    Central Staff Services: $426,000
    General - Other: $243,000
    Housing & Community Development: $176,000
    Libraries: $49,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $42,000
    Fire Protection: $27,000
    Parks & Recreation: $14,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $664,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $270,000
    Fire Protection: $2,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $200,000
    General Support: $14,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, Education, NEC: $14,006,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $2,264,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Elementary and Secondary Education: $494,000
    Other NEC: $152,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Elementary & Secondary Education: $14,335,000
    Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $2,136,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $280,000
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $165,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $879,000
    Property Sale Other: $217,000
    Interest Earnings: $203,000
    Rents: $3,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $1,619,000
    Central Staff: $142,000
    Solid Waste Management: $79,000
    Police Protection: $68,000
    Corrections - Other: $53,000
    Regular Highways: $25,000
    General - Other: $25,000
    Financial Administration: $8,000
    Health - Other: $6,000
    Judicial: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $3,894,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $3,971,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $16,509,000
    Highways: $1,937,000
    All Other: $833,000
    Housing & Community Development: $500,000
    General Support: $455,000
  • Tax - Property: $5,490,000
    Total General Sales: $703,000
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $113,000
    NEC: $101,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $8,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $15,238,000

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