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Morris

Illinois · 13,636 residents · 12.392 sq mi
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Morris is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,681. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $201,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,636
+14%since 2000
from 11,928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,100 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 963 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K13K14K15K1990201020202024Morris
202415K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,681
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,739 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,510
+28%since 2000
from $22,256 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$847
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+21%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(10,903)
Black0.3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(828)
Asian0.5%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(2,176)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(11,962)
Black0.9%(124)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,306)
Asian0.7%(96)
Other1.5%(200)
Diversity Score28.3%(3,866)
Diversity Score
28
+55%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morris, Illinois?

Morris, Illinois has about 13,636 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morris, Illinois?

The typical household in Morris, Illinois earns about $58,681 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morris, Illinois expensive?

In Morris, Illinois, the median home is worth about $201,800, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Morris, Illinois?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Morris, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morris, Illinois?

About 5.2% of people in Morris, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morris, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Morris, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,366 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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