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Population in 2010: 749.
Population change since 2000: +12.0%
 
Males: 370  (49.4%)
Females: 379  (50.6%)
Median resident age:

48.6 years
Vermont median age:

45.8 years

Zip codes: 05853.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,735 (it was $37,292 in 2000)
Morgan:

$76,735
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,826 (it was $15,565 in 2000)

Morgan town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $235,778 (it was $88,300 in 2000)
Morgan:

$235,778
VT:

$304,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $271,502; detached houses: $290,446; townhouses or other attached units: $299,602; in 2-unit structures: $159,589; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $395,771; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $253,965; mobile homes: $74,912
March 2022 cost of living index in Morgan: 95.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Morgan, VT (2010)
    • 72997.3%White alone
    • 70.9%Two or more races
    • 70.9%Hispanic
    • 30.4%American Indian alone
    • 30.4%Asian alone

Races in Morgan detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Vermont and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Morgan, Vermont as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Morgan is 375 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: French (25.1%), Irish (19.4%), English (19.0%), United States (11.2%), French Canadian (10.5%), German (7.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1386 feet

Land area: 31.3 square miles.

Population density: 24 people per square mile   (very low).

Morgan, Vermont map

33 residents are foreign born (2.1% Europe, 1.8% North America, 0.7% Asia).

This town:

4.9%
Vermont:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Morgan town:

1.7% ($1,475)
Vermont:

2.0% ($2,196)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (120.9 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (184.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (296.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Charleston, VT (2.1 miles ),
Holland, VT (2.1 miles ),
Derby, VT (2.8 miles ),
Derby Center, VT (2.9 miles ),
Island Pond, VT (2.9 miles ),
Derby Line, VT (2.9 miles ),
Brighton, VT (3.0 miles ),
Brownington, VT (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.91 N, Longitude: 71.99 W

Area code: 802

Distribution of median household income in Morgan, VT in 2022
Morgan satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2013: 7 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2010: 9 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2009: 8 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2008: 10 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2007: 14 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $121,900
  • 2005: 18 buildings, average cost: $122,600
  • 2004: 15 buildings, average cost: $143,600
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2002: 15 buildings, average cost: $208,300
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2000: 16 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $97,300
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $83,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Morgan, VT residents
Average permit cost in Morgan, VT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Vermont:

2.0%
Unemployment by year
Population change in the 1990s: +174 (+35.2%).
Most common industries in Morgan, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.3%)
  • Social assistance (6.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.6%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.0%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.3%)
  • Public administration (13.0%)
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Social assistance (11.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Morgan, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Child care workers (4.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.2%)
  • Child care workers (9.5%)
  • Registered nurses (8.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.6%)

Average climate in Morgan, Vermont

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Earthquake activity:

Morgan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 77% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 88.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 89.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 133.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 99.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 112.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 43.0 miles away from Morgan center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Orleans County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 14, Tropical Storms: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Morgan topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Morgan:

  • NEWPORT HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; NEWPORT, VT)
  • ORLEANS ESSEX VNA AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; NEWPORT, VT)
  • FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTHCARE - NORTH COUNTRY DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; NEWPORT, VT)
  • NORTH COUNTRY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; NEWPORT, VT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Morgan:

  • Norwich University (about 63 miles; Northfield, VT; Full-time enrollment: 4,221)
  • Saint Michael's College (about 65 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)
  • Community College of Vermont (about 66 miles; Winooski, VT; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • University of Vermont (about 67 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)
  • Champlain College (about 67 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • SUNY College at Plattsburgh (about 74 miles; Plattsburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 5,934)
  • Plymouth State University (about 81 miles; Plymouth, NH; FT enrollment: 4,838)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Camp Winape (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Wilcox Cemetery (1), Morgan Center Cemetery (2), Frenchmans Lot (3), Gore Cemetery (4), Cargill Cemetery (5), Clark Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Stillwater Pond (A), Seymour Lake (B), Toad Pond (C), Underpass Pond (D), Mud Pond (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Sucker Brook (A), Pine Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Orleans County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.3%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

12.5%
Whole state:

9.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

15.0%
Whole state:

9.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.8%
Whole state:

3.6%

For population 15 years and over in Morgan:

Marital status in Morgan, VT
  • Never married: 22.0%
  • Now married: 61.1%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 10.6%

For population 25 years and over in Morgan:

  • High school or higher: 83.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 9.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Vermont average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Morgan, VT (based on Orleans County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,31212
Mainline Protestant1,48523
Evangelical Protestant82214
Other3234
None19,289-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Orleans County:

5.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

1.10 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
This county:

6.60 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Here:

8.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

11.52 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.0%
Vermont:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Orleans County:

24.8%
Vermont:

22.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.8%
Vermont:

13.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Morgan:

  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WIKE (1490 AM; 1 kW; NEWPORT, VT; Owner: NORTHSTAR MEDIA, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTWN (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELLS RIVER, VT; Owner: PUFFER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Morgan:

  • WMOO (92.1 FM; DERBY CENTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSTAR MEDIA, INC.)
  • W243AE (96.5 FM; ORLEANS, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WGMT (97.7 FM; LYNDON, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMTK (106.3 FM; LITTLETON, NH; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WDOT (95.7 FM; DANVILLE, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING INC)
  • WXXS (102.3 FM; LANCASTER, NH; Owner: BARRY P. LUNDERVILLE)
  • WCKJ (90.5 FM; ST. JOHNSBURY, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKXH (105.5 FM; ST. JOHNSBURY, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Morgan:

  • W14CK (Channel 14; NEWPORT, VT; Owner: SMC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • Morgan, Vermont
  • Fatal accident count9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents10
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:7
  • Fatalities10
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents16
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Vermont average
  • Fatal accident count717
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents992
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons321
  • Fatalities785
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents1620
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents41
See more detailed statistics of Morgan fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.0mTotal length
  • 1,890Total average daily traffic
  • 147Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 44.917000 Lon: -72.020000, Call Sign: WQAM444,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.652 MHz, 160.057 MHz, Grant Date: 07/01/2004, Expiration Date: 07/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 09/06/2014, Certifier: Shawn Austin, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: K1YUU, Licensee ID: L00401787, Grant Date: 04/05/1994, Expiration Date: 04/05/2004, Cancellation Date: 10/05/2001, Registrant: Robert E Barrett, Morgan, VT 05853

  • Call Sign: KA1TRW, Grant Date: 04/13/1998, Expiration Date: 04/13/2008, Cancellation Date: 04/14/2010, Registrant: Brian W Taylor, 1210 Toad Pond Rd, Morgan, VT 05853

  • Call Sign: K1GHL, Previous Call Sign: KF2LU, Licensee ID: L00576545, Grant Date: 08/03/2023, Expiration Date: 09/04/2033, Certifier: Glenn H Lambertz, Registrant: Glenn H Lambertz, 73 Meade Hill Road, Morgan, VT 05853

  • Call Sign: KC1GSW, Licensee ID: L02069025, Grant Date: 12/09/2016, Expiration Date: 12/09/2026, Certifier: Tara Brown, Registrant: Tara Brown, Morgan, VT 05853


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 10425, N10425, N-10425, Serial Number: 15074854, Airworthiness Date: 08/06/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 07/12/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Raymond J Moskewich, 141 Toad Pond Rd, Morgan, VT 05853
  • Aircraft: CANADIAN LIGHT ACFT SALES &SVC BUSHCADDY EXPLORER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 335BE, N335BE, N-335BE, Serial Number: BCLSA(AT)148, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 07/28/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 05/23/2012
    Registrant (LLC): Morgan Sport Aviation LLC, 1000 Old Blake Farm Rd, Morgan, VT 05853

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Morgan, VT
  • 57.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 28.2%Wood
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Morgan, VT
  • 48.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 34.3%Wood
  • 17.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Morgan compared to Vermont state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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