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Morrisville

North Carolina · 29,630 residents · 9.169 sq mi
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Morrisville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,495. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 24,422 residents. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $333,500. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 77% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,630
+469%since 2000
from 5,208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,232 / sq mi
+469%since 2000
from 568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
+12%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
09K17K26K34K1990201020202024Morrisville
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,495
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,548 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,565
+48%since 2000
from $32,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$333,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,459
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $890 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
56.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+17%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(3,883)
Black10.9%(570)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(170)
Asian9%(471)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.6%(2,583)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34%(10,074)
Black9.7%(2,880)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,714)
Asian46.2%(13,700)
Other6.5%(1,918)
Diversity Score83.6%(24,758)
Diversity Score
84
+68%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 80.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
34.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morrisville, North Carolina?

Morrisville, North Carolina has about 29,630 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morrisville, North Carolina earns about $100,495 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 $333,500, and the typical rent is about $1,459 a month.

How educated are people in Morrisville, North Carolina?

About 70.0% 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 5.1% 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 28,608 residents, a change of about 2799 percent over that period.

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

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