Morris County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Morris County, Texas has a population of 12,076, the 155th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $58,645 and the median home value is $120,400. The poverty rate is 19.5%.

Morris County Quick Facts

Population 12,076

Median Household Income $58,64590% MOE ±$3,609

Median Home Value $120,40090% MOE ±$11,541

Poverty Rate 19.5%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.1%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Median Age 42.1 years90% MOE ±1.3 years

Homeownership Rate 73.9%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.0%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.8%

Cities/Places 4

Population 12,076 155th of 254

Median Income $58,645 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.5%

Unemployment 7.1%

How Morris County 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	12,373	12,076	-2.4%
Median household income	$50,901	$58,645	+15.2%
Median home value¹	$111,256	$120,400	No clear change (+8.2%)
Median gross rent	$839	$859	No clear change (+2.3%)

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

Median Household Income

Morris

$58,645

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Morris

$120,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.7%

$25K-$50K 21.5%

$50K-$100K 31.9%

$100K+ 24.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

5.8%

$15K-$20K

6.2%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

8.4%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

13.1%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

2.2%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

54.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.9%

Renter 26.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $859/mo 17.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.0%

18-34

18.2%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

26.9%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Morris County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Daingerfield	2,529	$57,500	17.5%	$100,200
Lone Star	1,543	$38,646	28.0%	$137,500
Naples	1,412	$34,696	25.7%	$104,900
Omaha	1,316	$55,500	17.1%	$106,000

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Population Overview

Morris County is located in Texas with a total population of 12,076. It is the 155th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morris County is 42.1 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morris County is $58,645. This is 25% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $120,400. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Morris County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morris County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (61.9% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (22.3% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (11.2%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Morris County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Morris County, Texas?

Morris County has a population of 12,076, making it the 155th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Morris County?

The median household income in Morris County is $58,645 with a poverty rate of 19.5%.

How many cities are in Morris County, Texas?

Morris County contains 4 Census-designated places.