Morrison, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 850, Morrison'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

Morrison is a small community located in Tennessee, within Warren County. The total population is 850. It ranks as the 322nd most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morrison is 30.6 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 38.9 years. With 35.5% of the population under 18, Morrison has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morrison is $37,500. This is 46% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 42.8%. This is 211% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $187,500. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 45.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morrison is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.7%. The Black or African American population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.7% vs 7.4%).

Education

9.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Morrison, Tennessee 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 Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.