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Morristown

South Dakota · 47 residents · 0.351 sq mi
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Morristown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $18,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47
−43%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
134 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+28%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27425873881990201020202024Morristown
202476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,930
+132%since 2000
from $12,017 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
0.5
−1%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other26%(12)
Diversity Score51.1%(24)
Diversity Score
51
+1454%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+122%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
42.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.0%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morristown, South Dakota?

Morristown, South Dakota has about 47 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morristown, South Dakota?

The typical household in Morristown, South Dakota earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morristown, South Dakota expensive?

In Morristown, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $18,500.

How educated are people in Morristown, South Dakota?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Morristown, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morristown, South Dakota?

About 20.0% of people in Morristown, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morristown, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Morristown, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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