Morgan is a city in Calhoun County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,741 at the 2020 census.[4] The city is the county seat of Calhoun County.[5]
History
Morgan was founded in 1854 as seat of the newly formed Calhoun County. It was incorporated as a city in 1856.[6] The city was named after Hiram Morgan, a county official.[7]
From 1923 to 1929, Morgan was replaced as county seat by Arlington, Georgia after a referendum. It became county seat again after an additional referendum.
Geography
Morgan is located near the center of Calhoun County at 31°32′20″N 84°36′4″W / 31.53889°N 84.60111°W (31.538877, -84.601034).[8] It is 30 miles (48 km) west of Albany and 26 miles (42 km) northeast of Blakely. According to the United States Census Bureau, Morgan has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all land.[9]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 187 | — | |
| 1870 | 126 | −32.6% | |
| 1880 | 111 | −11.9% | |
| 1890 | 180 | 62.2% | |
| 1900 | 240 | 33.3% | |
| 1910 | 302 | 25.8% | |
| 1920 | 341 | 12.9% | |
| 1930 | 249 | −27.0% | |
| 1940 | 282 | 13.3% | |
| 1950 | 304 | 7.8% | |
| 1960 | 293 | −3.6% | |
| 1970 | 280 | −4.4% | |
| 1980 | 364 | 30.0% | |
| 1990 | 252 | −30.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,464 | 481.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,861 | 27.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,741 | −6.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] 2020[11] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020[11] | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 502 | 28.83% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,180 | 67.78% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 3 | 0.17% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 13 | 0.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 43 | 2.47% |
| Total | 1,741 | 100.00% |
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,464 people, 108 households, and 69 families residing in the city. In 2020, its population increased to 1,741.
Notable people
- Billy Bryan, Major League Baseball player
- Tom Cheney, Major League Baseball player
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Morgan city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 240. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 151. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Morgan city, Georgia (revision of 03-26-2012)". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
- ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". US Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Morgan city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |