Morse, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 373, Morse'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

Morse is a small community located in Texas, within Hansford County. The total population is 373. It ranks as the 1370th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morse is 23.5 years. This is 34% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 40.5% of the population under 18, Morse has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morse is $62,596. This is 20% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Morse, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $74,900. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Morse is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morse is Hispanic or Latino, making up 72.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (72.9% vs 39.7%).

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 94.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Morse, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.