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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Morrisville

North Carolina · 5,208 residents · 9.169 sq mi
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Morrisville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,548. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 4,186 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $160,700. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,208
+410%since 1990
from 1,022 in 1990
1990 – 2025
568 / sq mi
+410%since 1990
from 111 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.3
−5%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
09K17K26K34K1990201020202024Morrisville
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,548
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,806 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,243
+96%since 1990
from $16,451 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$160,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $105,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$890
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $592 in 1990
US average: $602
30.3%
−24.2 ptssince 1990
from 54.5% in 1990
69.7% rent
2.8
−1%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(846)
Black17.2%(176)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score38.5%(394)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(3,883)
Black10.9%(570)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(170)
Asian9%(471)
Diversity Score49.6%(2,583)
50
+29%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.5%
+28.2 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.2%
+16.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.4%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−28%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morrisville, North Carolina?

Morrisville, North Carolina has about 5,208 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Morrisville, North Carolina?

The typical household in Morrisville, North Carolina earns about $56,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morrisville, North Carolina expensive?

In Morrisville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $160,700, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Morrisville, North Carolina?

About 55.5% of adults age 25 and over in Morrisville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morrisville, North Carolina?

About 4.6% of people in Morrisville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morrisville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Morrisville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,186 residents, a change of about 410 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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