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Morrow

Georgia · 6,569 residents · 3.491 sq mi
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Morrow has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,991. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $111,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,569
+35%since 2000
from 4,882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,882 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 1,398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+14%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K8K1990201020202024Morrow
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,991
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,569 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,987
+3%since 2000
from $17,544 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,059
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $739 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
44.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+9%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(2,093)
Black35.8%(1,750)
Hispanic / Latino6%(292)
Asian12.8%(626)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.3%(3,970)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(750)
Black40.1%(2,631)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(1,026)
Asian29.9%(1,963)
Other1.1%(71)
Diversity Score87.6%(5,758)
Diversity Score
88
+8%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
28.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.5%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morrow, Georgia?

Morrow, Georgia has about 6,569 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morrow, Georgia?

The typical household in Morrow, Georgia earns about $51,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morrow, Georgia expensive?

In Morrow, Georgia, the median home is worth about $111,500, and the typical rent is about $1,059 a month.

How educated are people in Morrow, Georgia?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Morrow, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morrow, Georgia?

About 5.9% of people in Morrow, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morrow, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Morrow, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,495 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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