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Morrison

Illinois · 4,085 residents · 2.518 sq mi
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Morrison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,958. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $104,900. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,085
−8%since 2000
from 4,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,622 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,766 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+11%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Morrison
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,958
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,271
+30%since 2000
from $20,179 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,283)
Black0.7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(105)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(350)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(3,692)
Black1.2%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(200)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0.4%(15)
Diversity Score16.8%(685)
Diversity Score
17
+113%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morrison, Illinois?

Morrison, Illinois has about 4,085 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morrison, Illinois?

The typical household in Morrison, Illinois earns about $58,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morrison, Illinois expensive?

In Morrison, Illinois, the median home is worth about $104,900, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Morrison, Illinois?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Morrison, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morrison, Illinois?

About 9.5% of people in Morrison, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morrison, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Morrison, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 278 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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