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Morning Glory

Texas · 431 residents · 1.073 sq mi
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Morning Glory has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,114. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 196 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
431
−31%since 2000
from 627 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
402 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+72%since 2000
from 23.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2543624715796872000201020202024Morning Glory
2024431
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,114
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,154 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,288
+200%since 2000
from $7,754 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+70%since 2010
from 0.253 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,000
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−62.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.7
+51%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.3%(604)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(53)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black23.4%(101)
Hispanic / Latino76.6%(330)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.9%(193)
Diversity Score
45
+429%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
41.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.8 min
+315%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−14.5 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
32.4%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2011
from 24.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2012
from 1.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 67.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+24.8 ptssince 2017
from 75.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
26.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
73.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morning Glory, Texas?

Morning Glory, Texas has about 431 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morning Glory, Texas?

The typical household in Morning Glory, Texas earns about $60,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morning Glory, Texas expensive?

In Morning Glory, Texas, the median home is worth about $160,000.

How educated are people in Morning Glory, Texas?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Morning Glory, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morning Glory, Texas?

About 3.0% of people in Morning Glory, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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