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Mount Morris

New York · 2,986 residents · 2.048 sq mi
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Mount Morris has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,100. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,986
−9%since 2000
from 3,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,458 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+3%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Mount Morris
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,813
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,792 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,573
+23%since 2000
from $15,107 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$557
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−19%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(2,581)
Black1.8%(54)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(278)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score27.5%(820)
Diversity Score
27
+53%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Morris, New York?

Mount Morris, New York has about 2,986 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Morris, New York earns about $42,813 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 $71,100, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Morris, New York?

About 16.5% 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 24.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 116 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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