Morristown, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 76, Morristown's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Morristown is a small community located in South Dakota, within Corson County. The total population is 76. It ranks as the 335th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morristown is 39.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. 10.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morristown is $45,000. This is 40% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%. This is 88% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Morristown, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $23,100. Housing costs are 91% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.5x, Morristown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morristown is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.6% of the population.

Education

22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Morristown, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.