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Mount Morris

New York · 2,857 residents (2025 est.) · 2.048 sq mi
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Mount Morris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,125. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $91,200. Households here earn about 41% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,146
−4%since 2000
from 3,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,536 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−7%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,857 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Mount Morris
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,125
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,774
+90%since 2000
from $15,107 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+11%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(2,978)
Black1.1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(189)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.9%(585)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(2,712)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(249)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(184)
Diversity Score30.9%(972)
Diversity Score
31
+73%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Morris, New York?

Mount Morris, New York has about 3,146 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Morris, New York?

The typical household in Mount Morris, New York earns about $51,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Morris, New York expensive?

In Mount Morris, New York, the median home is worth about $91,200, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Morris, New York?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Morris, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Morris, New York?

About 13.3% of people in Mount Morris, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Morris, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Morris, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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