Fort Morgan, CO Demographics

A map of Fort Morgan's Population by Race

Fort Morgan, Colorado has an estimated population of 11,605, a less than 1% change from the 11,597 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.7% Hispanic, 37.8% White, 3.2% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort Morgan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort Morgan has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fort Morgan, that probability was 59.2% in 2020 and 55.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort Morgan is ranked the 63rd most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fort Morgan was ranked the 59th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort Morgan's White Population

4,388 residents of Fort Morgan, or 37.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort Morgan is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Fort Morgan ranks 443rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Morgan's White population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Fort Morgan's population has decreased from 41.3% to 37.8%.

Fort Morgan is less White than neighboring Log Lane Village (43.5% White), Blue Sky (100% White), Morgan Heights (65.5% White), Trail Side (100% White), and Saddle Ridge (100% White).

Fort Morgan's Black Population

370 residents of Fort Morgan, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fort Morgan is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Fort Morgan ranks 11th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Morgan's Black population has declined by an estimated 53.5%. Black residents' share of Fort Morgan's population has decreased from 6.9% to 3.2%.

Fort Morgan is more Black than neighboring Blue Sky (0% Black), Morgan Heights (0% Black), Trail Side (0% Black), and Saddle Ridge (0% Black). Fort Morgan is less Black than neighboring Log Lane Village (5.3% Black).

Fort Morgan's Asian Population

148 residents of Fort Morgan, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fort Morgan is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Fort Morgan ranks 248th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Morgan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fort Morgan's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

Fort Morgan is more Asian than neighboring Log Lane Village (1.1% Asian), Blue Sky (0% Asian), Morgan Heights (0% Asian), Trail Side (0% Asian), and Saddle Ridge (0% Asian).

Fort Morgan's Hispanic Population

6,350 residents of Fort Morgan, or 54.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort Morgan is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Fort Morgan ranks 45th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Morgan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort Morgan's population has increased from 48.2% to 54.7%.

Fort Morgan is more Hispanic than neighboring Log Lane Village (43.5% Hispanic), Blue Sky (0% Hispanic), Morgan Heights (32.4% Hispanic), Trail Side (0% Hispanic), and Saddle Ridge (0% Hispanic).

Fort Morgan's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Fort Morgan, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fort Morgan is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort Morgan ranks 340th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Morgan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fort Morgan's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Fort Morgan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blue Sky (0% Native American/Other), Morgan Heights (0% Native American/Other), Trail Side (0% Native American/Other), and Saddle Ridge (0% Native American/Other).

Fort Morgan's Multiracial Population

339 residents of Fort Morgan, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort Morgan is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Fort Morgan ranks 405th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Morgan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Fort Morgan's population has increased from 2.3% to 2.9%.

Fort Morgan is more Multiracial than neighboring Blue Sky (0% Multiracial), Morgan Heights (2.1% Multiracial), Trail Side (0% Multiracial), and Saddle Ridge (0% Multiracial). Fort Morgan is less Multiracial than neighboring Log Lane Village (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.