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Morristown

Tennessee · 29,137 residents · 27.868 sq mi
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Morristown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,953. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,300. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,137
+17%since 2000
from 24,965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,046 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K23K26K29K33K1990201020202024Morristown
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,953
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,005 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,666
+17%since 2000
from $15,894 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
45.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+17%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(19,957)
Black7.4%(1,843)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(2,603)
Asian0.7%(165)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.4%(10,087)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(20,637)
Black6.3%(1,827)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(5,743)
Asian0.8%(233)
Other3.1%(901)
Diversity Score57.8%(16,830)
Diversity Score
58
+43%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morristown, Tennessee?

Morristown, Tennessee has about 29,137 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morristown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Morristown, Tennessee earns about $32,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morristown, Tennessee expensive?

In Morristown, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $100,300, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Morristown, Tennessee?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Morristown, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morristown, Tennessee?

About 23.9% of people in Morristown, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morristown, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Morristown, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,752 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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