Morris County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. 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%.