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Morse

Texas · 373 residents · 0.551 sq mi
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Morse has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,596. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 201 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $74,900. At a median age of 23.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
373
+117%since 2000
from 172 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
677 / sq mi
+117%since 2000
from 312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.5
−35%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
571432303164022000201020202024Morse
2024373
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,596
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,390
+40%since 2000
from $13,104 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+27%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing33.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information1.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,900
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
+52.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+87%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino72.9%(272)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.4%(184)
Diversity Score
49
+15%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−26%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% 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%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
63.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
44.8%
−32.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 80.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.4%
−31.2 ptssince 2016
from 68.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
62.6%
+31.2 ptssince 2016
from 31.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morse, Texas?

Morse, Texas has about 373 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morse, Texas?

The typical household in Morse, Texas earns about $62,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morse, Texas expensive?

In Morse, Texas, the median home is worth about $74,900, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Morse, Texas?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Morse, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morse, Texas?

About 12.9% of people in Morse, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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