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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Morris County

Texas · 13,048 residents · 251.989 sq mi
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Morris County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,011. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,100. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,048
−1%since 1990
from 13,200 in 1990
1990 – 2025
52 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 52 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+12%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,011
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,895 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,612
+51%since 1990
from $10,344 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.3%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 23.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$364
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
22.1% rent
1.5
−16%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(9,759)
Black24.4%(3,223)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(292)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score52.4%(6,914)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(9,217)
Black24%(3,137)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(477)
Asian0.2%(23)
Diversity Score53.1%(6,930)
53
+1%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morris County, Texas?

Morris County, Texas has about 13,048 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Morris County, Texas earns about $29,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morris County, Texas expensive?

In Morris County, Texas, the median home is worth about $44,100, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Morris County, Texas?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Morris County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morris County, Texas?

About 18.3% of people in Morris County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morris County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Morris County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 152 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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