Morgan Hill, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Morgan Hill | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,456 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2354.0 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.32% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.8 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,903 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Morgan Hill grew by 22.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 30,976 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Morgan Hill has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Morgan Hill | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $151,177 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.99% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Morgan Hill is about 56% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Morgan Hill | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $317,201 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,177 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.6% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Morgan Hill is about 12.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,177 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Morgan Hill spend about 65 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 271 hours, about 11.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Morgan Hill | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 65.0 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 271 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,399 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 40,509 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,053 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Morgan Hill is 33 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Morgan Hill has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Morgan Hill | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.07 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Morgan Hill has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Morgan Hill | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Morgan Hill, California.
What is the population of Morgan Hill, California?
The population of Morgan Hill, California is 30,456, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Morgan Hill, California?
The population density of Morgan Hill, California is 2354.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Morgan Hill, California?
The median household income in Morgan Hill, California is $151,177, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Morgan Hill, California?
The median home price in Morgan Hill, California is $317,201, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Morgan Hill, California?
The unemployment rate in Morgan Hill, California is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.