The Town FilesMorgan County, Alabama
124,471 people. The median home is worth $212,000 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $68,845.
Towns in Morgan County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 57,938 | $210,200 | $61,563 | 39.7 |
| Hartselle | 15,455 | $203,800 | $76,290 | 38.5 |
| Priceville | 3,512 | $266,400 | $117,127 | 35.6 |
| Trinity | 2,526 | $283,000 | $100,929 | 37.0 |
People and housing
| Morgan County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,000 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $864 | $834 |
| Median household income | $68,845 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 40.0 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
52,617 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,944 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,225 storm events in Morgan County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Morgan County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| May 5, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4710: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).