Morgan, Texas Explained

Official Name:Morgan, Texas
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Image Map1:Bosque County Morgan.svg
Mapsize1:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Bosque
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:1.93
Area Land Km2:1.92
Area Water Km2:0.01
Area Total Sq Mi:0.75
Area Land Sq Mi:0.74
Area Water Sq Mi:0.01
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:454
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:232
Elevation Ft:761
Coordinates:32.0169°N -97.6069°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:76671
Area Code:254
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-49356[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1341904[3]

Morgan is a city in Bosque County in Central Texas, United States. The city's population was 454 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Morgan is located at 32.0169°N -97.6069°W (32.016940, –97.606863).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8sqmi, all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 485 people, 164 households, and 122 families residing in the city. The population density was 649.3sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 197 housing units at an average density of 263.8sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 75.26% White, 0.82% African American, 3.71% Native American, 16.70% from other races, and 3.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.26% of the population.

There were 164 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.49.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,188, and the median income for a family was $25,441. Males had a median income of $19,688 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,713. About 26.2% of families and 27.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.4% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Morgan is served by the Morgan Independent School District.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Morgan has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. August 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  5. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=850614&cityname=Morgan%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Morgan, Texas