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Morris

Minnesota · 5,286 residents · 4.699 sq mi
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Morris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,511. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,100. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,286
+4%since 2000
from 5,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,125 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,079 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.5
+10%since 2000
from 24.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Morris
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,511
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,786 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,891
+44%since 2000
from $16,607 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+47%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(4,710)
Black1.8%(89)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(75)
Asian1.5%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(599)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(4,715)
Black1.3%(70)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(171)
Asian2.5%(133)
Other3.7%(196)
Diversity Score25.1%(1,327)
Diversity Score
25
+112%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
+1%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
15.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morris, Minnesota?

Morris, Minnesota has about 5,286 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morris, Minnesota?

The typical household in Morris, Minnesota earns about $38,511 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morris, Minnesota expensive?

In Morris, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $126,100, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Morris, Minnesota?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Morris, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morris, Minnesota?

About 22.3% of people in Morris, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morris, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Morris, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 327 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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