Morris County, Texas Demographics 2026
Morris County, Texas has a population of 12,014, the 154th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $55,082 and the median home value is $110,200. The poverty rate is 16.9%.
Morris County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 | 2,492 | $47,697 | 22.2% | $101,700 |
| Lone Star | 1,924 | $47,059 | 14.1% | $136,100 |
| Naples | 1,337 | $42,500 | 16.6% | $98,800 |
| Omaha | 1,179 | $47,216 | 17.8% | $108,900 |
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Population Overview
Morris County is located in Texas with a total population of 12,014. It is the 154th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Morris County is 42.4 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Morris County is $55,082. This is 28% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $110,200. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Morris County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% 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 62.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.7% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (18.4% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (10.7%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Morris County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 12,014, making it the 154th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Morris County?
The median household income in Morris County is $55,082 with a poverty rate of 16.9%.
How many cities are in Morris County, Texas?
Morris County contains 4 Census-designated places.