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Morning Glory

Texas · 522 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 $45,147. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 105 residents. Median home value is $78,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
522
−17%since 2000
from 627 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
486 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+54%since 2000
from 23.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2543624715796872000201020202024Morning Glory
2024431
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,147
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,154 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,759
+90%since 2000
from $7,754 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance26%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical26%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information1.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$78,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
6.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.3%(508)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(27)
Diversity Score
5
−39%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+55.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+118%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
38.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% 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
7.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 24.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.6%
−53.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
22.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2013
from 67.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morning Glory, Texas?

Morning Glory, Texas has about 522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morning Glory, Texas earns about $45,147 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 $78,200.

How educated are people in Morning Glory, Texas?

About 28.8% 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 5.0% of people in Morning Glory, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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