Population 7,654 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Morrison
Household size in Morrison
| Period | Morrison | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in Morrison has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.43, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
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 Morrison
| Period | Morrison | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.0 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.9 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.7, Morrison 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 48.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people, only five are older.
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 Morrison
| Period | Morrison | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.5% of households in Morrison, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.3 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Morrison
Renters in Morrison
| Period | Morrison | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Morrison is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 5.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 35.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, 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 Morrison
| Period | Morrison | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Morrison: 7.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Locally, though, the rate is higher than in the wider Denver area (6.0%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Morrison
| Period | Morrison | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Morrison has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the north.
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 Morrison
| Period | Morrison | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $992 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,375 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,522 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,325 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,334 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Morrison costs $2,325 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,334 a month from 2006–10, a 134% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the north.
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 Morrison
Bachelor's degrees in Morrison
| Period | Morrison | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.8% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.6% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.9% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.9% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Morrison: 66.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 Morrison
| Period | Morrison | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.2% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.6% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.1% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Morrison: 99.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only seven of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Morrison
| Period | Morrison | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Morrison has been low: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Morrison compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison | 2.54 | 49.7 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 7.8% | 1988 | $2,325 | 66.9% | 99.1% | 1.9% |
| Indian Hills | 2.42 | 49.7 | 5.8% | 18.9% | 16.6% | 1974 | $1,670 | 55.5% | 98.5% | 1.6% |
| Dakota Ridge | 2.57 | 42.7 | 9.1% | 15.0% | 5.4% | 1987 | $2,254 | 50.9% | 96.5% | 2.6% |
| Idledale | 2.21 | 56.0 | 5.0% | 15.5% | 11.2% | 1969 | $2,341 | 62.9% | 96.0% | 4.1% |
| Ken Caryl | 2.49 | 42.9 | 6.9% | 15.6% | 2.9% | 1987 | $2,132 | 50.8% | 97.0% | 3.7% |
| Kittredge | 2.88 | 38.6 | 1.3% | 2.8% | 28.1% | 1952 | $2,078 | 77.2% | 97.1% | 10.9% |
| Columbine | 2.69 | 42.2 | 8.0% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 1978 | $2,376 | 53.1% | 97.3% | 4.0% |
| Conifer | 2.47 | 47.7 | 3.4% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 1986 | $2,621 | 59.0% | 97.9% | 3.7% |
| Evergreen | 2.43 | 49.6 | 4.9% | 9.4% | 10.4% | 1981 | $2,026 | 71.5% | 97.8% | 2.7% |
| Bow Mar | 2.68 | 44.8 | 5.3% | 17.9% | 4.2% | 1981 | $2,772 | 71.0% | 98.2% | 7.4% |
| Lakewood | 2.32 | 40.2 | 9.5% | 37.3% | 5.5% | 1978 | $2,061 | 46.3% | 94.6% | 4.1% |
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 Morrison. 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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