Population 5,340 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Morris County
Household size in Morris County
| Period | Morris County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.07 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Morris County is a place of small households, averaging 2.07 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.23, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only five have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Morris County
| Period | Morris County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.5, Morris County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 45.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Morris County
| Period | Morris County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Morris County: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Morris County
Renters in Morris County
| Period | Morris County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.9% of households in Morris County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 54.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Morris County
| Period | Morris County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.2% of the housing in Morris County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Morris County
| Period | Morris County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Morris County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Morris County
| Period | Morris County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $525 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $538 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $660 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $721 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$196 | +$390 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Morris County costs $721 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $196 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 17.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Morris County
Bachelor's degrees in Morris County
| Period | Morris County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.5% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Morris County than nationally: 29.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Morris County
| Period | Morris County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Morris County is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Morris County
| Period | Morris County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Morris County has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Morris County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris County | 2.07 | 47.5 | 6.5% | 19.9% | 14.2% | 1959 | $721 | 29.5% | 93.9% | 2.5% |
| Osage County | 2.43 | 44.1 | 8.4% | 17.6% | 11.9% | 1972 | $792 | 21.7% | 93.8% | 2.1% |
| Franklin County | 2.52 | 39.8 | 11.5% | 27.8% | 8.4% | 1973 | $1,008 | 24.7% | 92.3% | 3.3% |
| Ellsworth County | 2.28 | 44.8 | 8.7% | 19.8% | 21.3% | 1952 | $734 | 22.7% | 94.2% | 1.9% |
| Miami County | 2.55 | 42.2 | 10.5% | 21.8% | 5.9% | 1983 | $1,183 | 31.8% | 94.5% | 3.7% |
| Cass County | 2.60 | 41.2 | 12.1% | 24.4% | 7.3% | 1991 | $1,364 | 29.9% | 94.3% | 3.8% |
| Rush County | 2.08 | 45.0 | 6.9% | 22.4% | 17.5% | 1948 | $686 | 20.8% | 90.6% | 3.9% |
| Johnson County | 2.43 | 35.1 | 9.8% | 36.5% | 8.1% | 1988 | $888 | 30.4% | 93.9% | 4.4% |
| Pettis County | 2.59 | 38.9 | 12.0% | 30.9% | 9.8% | 1973 | $941 | 18.5% | 87.4% | 3.6% |
| Lane County | 2.05 | 49.9 | 10.7% | 11.1% | 19.2% | 1958 | $590 | 24.5% | 94.9% | 0.4% |
| Moniteau County | 2.48 | 39.3 | 9.7% | 20.8% | 8.4% | 1978 | $714 | 16.3% | 84.0% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Morris County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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