Explore Morgan Hill local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Santa Clara County.
At a glance: Morgan Hill is an incorporated city in Santa Clara County. Population: 47,074 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 31,143 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
Morgan Hill lies in southern Santa Clara Valley beneath the distinctive profile of El Toro. Monterey Road forms its downtown spine, with residential neighborhoods, employment areas and nearby agricultural landscapes extending along the valley. The Community and Cultural Center provides a downtown civic gathering place. The Centennial Recreation Center and Morgan Hill Aquatics Center offer substantial recreation resources, while Villa Mira Monte preserves a historic property associated with the city's namesake family. Morgan Hill incorporated on November 10, 1906. It is a general-law city with a council-manager government, separate from both San Jose and neighboring Gilroy. Its incorporation story is presented in the city's official history.
El Toro is the distinctive local landmark overlooking the city. Its visibility does not imply unrestricted public trail access.
Start with the city's Aquatics Center information and current recreation listings; schedules and registration requirements vary.
The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters handles registration and voting services. The city clerk handles municipal election documents.
31,143 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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