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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Morristown Metro

Morristown, TN · 2 counties · 119,182 residents · 436.34 sq mi
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Morristown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,165. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,249.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
119,182
+16%since 2000
from 102,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
273 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+15%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
80K91K103K115K126K1990201020202024Morristown
2024123K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,165
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,555 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,702
+42%since 2000
from $17,353 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,249
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,624 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+24%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(93,563)
Black3.3%(3,380)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(3,887)
Asian0.4%(444)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(18,420)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(98,172)
Black2.4%(2,893)
Hispanic / Latino10%(11,875)
Asian0.8%(969)
Other2.1%(2,556)
Diversity Score34.7%(41,401)
Segregation Score41.7%(49,703)
Diversity Score
35
+93%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

MorristownCENTRAL33,517
What's inside

2 component counties

Hamblen CountyCENTRAL68,843Jefferson CountyCENTRAL60,024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morristown, TN?

Morristown, TN has about 119,182 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morristown, TN?

The typical household in Morristown, TN earns about $47,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morristown, TN expensive?

In Morristown, TN, the median home is worth about $146,249, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Morristown, TN?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Morristown, TN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morristown, TN?

About 15.2% of people in Morristown, TN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morristown, TN grown since 1990?

Yes, Morristown, TN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35,686 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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