What percentage of people rent in Fort Morgan, CO?
41.8% (±5.9 points) of the occupied homes in Fort Morgan, CO are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,751 renting households against 2,433 that own their home.
In Fort Morgan, the share of households that rent went from 45.0% in 2015–2019 to 41.8% in 2020–2024 (−3.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 41.8% (±5.9 points)
- Renting households
- 1,751 (±281)
- Median renter income
- $46,885 (±$17,069)
Who rents and who owns in Fort Morgan
| Fort Morgan | Morgan County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 41.8% (±5.9 points) | 32.7% (±2.8 points) | 33.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,751 (±281) | 3,616 (±314) | 802,483 (±6,593) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 2,433 (±294) | 7,453 (±353) | 1,571,735 (±8,198) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.5 (±0.3) | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.9 (±0.2) | 2.8 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $46,885 (±$17,069) | $41,932 (±$10,969) | $63,537 (±$555) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $80,052 (±$11,408) | $83,160 (±$3,541) | $117,732 (±$838) | $100,009 |
In Fort Morgan, the renter share is higher than in Morgan County (32.7%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (33.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Morgan County, Fort Morgan ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 55 of 339.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Fort Morgan has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 45.0% (±5.2 points) | 41.8% (±5.9 points) | −3.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $811 (±$78) | $1,067 (±$124) | +31.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $50,823 (±$4,656) | $64,158 (±$7,356) | +26.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Fort Morgan
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Morgan | — | 41.8% (±5.9 points) | — |
| Log Lane Village | 2.4 mi | 29.7% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brush | 8.0 mi | 39.6% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillrose | 15 mi | 21.5% (±10.9 points) | Lower |
| Wiggins | 15 mi | 27.1% (±10.9 points) | Lower |
| Raymer (New Raymer) | 25 mi | 32.4% (±34.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merino | 28 mi | 36.1% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Akron | 31 mi | 24.9% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Sterling | 40 mi | 44.1% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hillrose, CO (21.5%), Wiggins, CO (27.1%), Akron, CO (24.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Morgan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Morgan | 41.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 2 | Brush | 39.6% (±11.7 points) |
| 3 | Log Lane Village | 29.7% (±13.2 points) |
| 4 | Wiggins | 27.1% (±10.9 points) |
| 5 | Hillrose | 21.5% (±10.9 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Morgan
How many renters are there in Fort Morgan?
Fort Morgan has an estimated 1,751 (±281) renting households, 41.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Fort Morgan?
In Fort Morgan, the share of households that rent went from 45.0% in 2015–2019 to 41.8% in 2020–2024 (−3.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Fort Morgan?
A renting household in Fort Morgan has 2.5 people on average, against 2.9 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Fort Morgan?
The median renting household in Fort Morgan, CO has an income of $46,885 (±$17,069) a year, against $80,052 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Morgan city, Colorado
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Morgan city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Morgan city, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Morgan city, Colorado
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Morgan city, Colorado
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Fort Morgan city, Colorado (place:27810, in state:08).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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