Morrison, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Morrison, Tennessee had a total population of 850, the 322nd largest town in Tennessee, with a median household income of $37,500, which is 46% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 42.8%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 46% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (42.8%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 9.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.

Morrison Quick Facts

Population 85090% MOE ±289

Median Household Income $37,50090% MOE ±$15,003

Median Home Value $187,50090% MOE ±$88,097

Poverty Rate 42.8%90% MOE ±19.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.7%90% MOE ±7.9 pts

Median Age 30.6 years90% MOE ±9.1 years

Homeownership Rate 45.5%90% MOE ±7.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 5.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%90% MOE ±6.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 76.4%

Diversity Index 44/100

Population 850 322nd of 502

Median Income $37,500 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 42.8% 244% higher than national

Median Home Value $187,500 average

How Morrison Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	551	850	No clear change (+54.3%)
Median household income	$43,514	$37,500	No clear change (-13.8%)
Median home value¹	$120,979	$187,500	No clear change (+55.0%)
Median gross rent	$478	$641	+34.2%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Morrison Compares

Median Household Income

Morrison

$37,500

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Morrison

$187,500

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.8%

$25K-$50K 35.8%

$50K-$100K 28.1%

$100K+ 13.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

6.5%

$20K-$25K

6.5%

$25K-$30K

7.3%

$30K-$35K

13.0%

$35K-$40K

8.9%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

1.6%

$50K-$60K

5.3%

$60K-$75K

6.9%

$75K-$100K

15.8%

$100K-$125K

2.9%

$125K-$150K

2.0%

$150K-$200K

0.4%

$200K+

8.1%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

56.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 45.5%

Renter 54.5%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $641/mo 20.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

35.5%

18-34

22.5%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

14.3%

75+

3.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Morrison Rankings in Tennessee

#322 Population of 502

#420 Median Income of 453

#406 Education of 502

#247 Home Value of 464

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Other Cities in Warren County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
McMinnville	13,844	$47,179	20.7%	$182,200
Centertown	263	$53,333	16.0%	$196,400
Viola	144	$48,068	24.3%	$262,500

Cities Similar to Morrison

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Decaturville	934	$41,597	$135,000	11.5%	24.2%
Middleton	743	$36,250	$122,100	13.8%	39.1%
Hollow Rock	739	$40,000	$89,100	11.9%	27.3%
Henning	977	$40,781	$72,500	8.3%	34.0%
Riceville	823	$51,100	$286,500	25.3%	6.7%

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Morrison, Tennessee?

Morrison, Tennessee has a population of 850 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Morrison, TN?

The median household income in Morrison is $37,500, which is 54% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Morrison, TN?

The poverty rate in Morrison is 42.8%. This means approximately 353 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Morrison, Tennessee?

Morrison's population is 72.4% White, 4.6% Black, 18.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Morrison, TN?

The median home value in Morrison is $187,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x.

How educated is Morrison, Tennessee?

9.2% of adults (25+) in Morrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.