Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Morgan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Morgan beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 135 in 1810, a low of 116 in 1820, 638 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1919 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Morgan, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Morgan.
Jobs based in Morgan grew to 67 in 2023, 35 more than in 2013. Its typical journey to work is 27 minutes, against 23 minutes in Vermont’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Newport (26%), Derby (16%) and Holland (6%). In Morgan, the typical household income is $91,000.
| Morgan | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 16% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Points School PrivateLargest high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 29 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Morgan brings cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 74°, January nights drop to 5° and about 115 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
20 miles of trail. The trail density for Morgan comes to 0.6 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Adults 35 to 64 are 31% of residents (39% statewide); people 65 and older are 28% of residents (22% statewide). Among adults 25 and older, 34% have a four-year degree or more, against 44% across Vermont. Since 2020, Morgan has lost 3.8% of its people, to 615 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Morgan | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 40% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 22% | 19% | 22% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | 43.7 years | 40.5 years |
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.4 points. Across Vermont, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Morgan | VT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.7% | 9.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.8% | 8.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.5% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15% | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.9% | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.3% | 14.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14% | 13% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.7% | 8.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.9% | 5.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.9% | 26.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 23% | 15.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28.6% | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.4% | 18.6% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
16% of adults report frequent physical distress in Morgan. The town beats the Vermont average on 2 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 12. Of the 72 Vermont towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Morgan.
| Morgan | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 32% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 76% | 79% |
| What stands out | Morgan | VT |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.1% | 76.7% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 80.9% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Morgan’s natural-hazard score from FEMA is 60 of 100. FEMA puts 83% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 6% to cold waves. Federal aid has come to Morgan households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Values rose 7.4% in the 12 months to September 2026. The share of households in Morgan who are owner-occupiers: 85%. In Morgan, the median rent is $1,112 a month.
| Morgan | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,112 a month | $1,135 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Morgan; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Morgan residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Vermont.
Where Morgan’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Vermont, United States
Morgan is the easternmost town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. The population was 638 at the 2020 census. The town contains two villages: Morgan and Morgan Center.
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Morgan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.