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Morris

Alabama · 2,259 residents · 3.228 sq mi
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Morris is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,000. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $198,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,259
+24%since 2000
from 1,827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
700 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 566 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+19%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9601K2K2K3K1990201020202024Morris
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,296 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,553
+104%since 2000
from $19,924 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−11%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,792)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(52)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,096)
Black2%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(20)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other1.4%(32)
Diversity Score11.8%(267)
Diversity Score
12
+311%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morris, Alabama?

Morris, Alabama has about 2,259 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morris, Alabama?

The typical household in Morris, Alabama earns about $84,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morris, Alabama expensive?

In Morris, Alabama, the median home is worth about $198,400.

How educated are people in Morris, Alabama?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in Morris, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morris, Alabama?

About 4.5% of people in Morris, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morris, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Morris, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,143 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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