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Morse

Texas · 157 residents · 0.551 sq mi
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Morse has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,152. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
−9%since 2000
from 172 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
285 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
−1%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
571432303164022000201020202024Morse
2024373
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,152
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,786
+59%since 2000
from $13,104 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing41.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction32.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,400
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+88%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino49%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(98)
Diversity Score
62
+45%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% 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
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
67.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
44.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morse, Texas?

Morse, Texas has about 157 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morse, Texas?

The typical household in Morse, Texas earns about $54,152 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 $65,400.

How educated are people in Morse, Texas?

About 19.3% 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 0.5% of people in Morse, 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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