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Morristown

Tennessee · 30,431 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 $33,511. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,500. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
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
30,431
+22%since 2000
from 24,965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,092 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+1%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K23K26K29K33K1990201020202024Morristown
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,511
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,005 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,457
+22%since 2000
from $15,894 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(19,067)
Black5.3%(1,605)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(7,781)
Asian1.5%(453)
Other4.3%(1,297)
Diversity Score66.3%(20,169)
Diversity Score
66
+64%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−60.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morristown, Tennessee?

Morristown, Tennessee has about 30,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morristown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Morristown, Tennessee earns about $33,511 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 $119,500, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Morristown, Tennessee?

About 15.1% 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 27.0% 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 9,046 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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