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Population and households in Morristown
Household size in Morristown
| Period | Morristown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Morristown are small: just 2.39 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
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 Morristown
| Period | Morristown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Morristown skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.0, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Morristown
| Period | Morristown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Morristown than nationally: 13.0%, against 11.6%.
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 Morristown
Renters in Morristown
| Period | Morristown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.5% of households in Morristown rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over four in ten owners (41.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
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 Morristown
| Period | Morristown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Morristown: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Indianapolis area.
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 Morristown
| Period | Morristown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Morristown is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Morristown
| Period | Morristown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $555 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $703 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $791 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,029 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$474 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Morristown costs $1,029 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 32.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Morristown
Bachelor's degrees in Morristown
| Period | Morristown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Morristown: 20.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Morristown
| Period | Morristown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Morristown is a bit above the national rate: 91.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Indianapolis area.
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 Morristown
| Period | Morristown | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Morristown has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Morristown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown | 2.39 | 46.6 | 13.0% | 23.5% | 7.9% | 1966 | $1,029 | 20.4% | 91.4% | 3.2% |
| Gwynneville | 2.27 | 53.2 | 11.1% | 16.5% | 6.7% | 1958 | $1,184 | 17.1% | 95.1% | 6.7% |
| Westland | 2.44 | 42.3 | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1957 | $1,138 | 21.2% | 91.2% | 0.0% |
| Knighthood Village | 2.07 | 58.0 | 3.6% | 29.1% | 10.6% | 1976 | $920 | 30.9% | 92.8% | 0.0% |
| Fountaintown | 2.81 | 42.6 | 6.1% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 1983 | $1,045 | 37.1% | 95.0% | 3.7% |
| Arlington | 2.32 | 42.1 | 8.4% | 15.2% | 7.3% | 1947 | $763 | 17.1% | 95.6% | 6.6% |
| Rays Crossing | 2.41 | 48.3 | 3.1% | 11.9% | 8.8% | 1971 | $912 | 20.1% | 95.0% | 0.0% |
| Occident | 2.58 | 42.8 | 6.0% | 15.7% | 3.9% | 1971 | $957 | 31.8% | 93.2% | 1.7% |
| Carthage | 2.56 | 42.8 | 7.0% | 19.5% | 5.9% | 1965 | $821 | 22.4% | 92.8% | 2.7% |
| Green Meadows | 2.87 | 39.3 | 6.4% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 1977 | $1,050 | 36.2% | 92.0% | 5.6% |
| Clover Village | 2.99 | 41.7 | 4.8% | 2.8% | 8.2% | 1991 | $912 | 28.5% | 89.3% | 5.4% |
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 Morristown. 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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