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Morris County

Kansas · 5,386 residents · 695.343 sq mi
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Morris County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,792. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,400. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
5,386
−12%since 2000
from 6,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+12%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Morris County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,792
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,163 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,407
+59%since 2000
from $18,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+10%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(5,871)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(136)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(417)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(4,897)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(227)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other2.8%(149)
Diversity Score18.3%(983)
Segregation Score11.7%(629)
Diversity Score
18
+167%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morris County, Kansas?

Morris County, Kansas has about 5,386 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morris County, Kansas?

The typical household in Morris County, Kansas earns about $52,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morris County, Kansas expensive?

In Morris County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $94,400, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Morris County, Kansas?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Morris County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morris County, Kansas?

About 8.9% of people in Morris County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morris County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Morris County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 812 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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