Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Morris, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,898

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.9%12,356

Hispanic/Latino

9.7%1,442

Two or More

4.4%659

Black

2.3%348

Asian

0.6%84

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%354

High School Diploma

30.9%3,246

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%977

Some College (1+ yr)

16.4%1,723

Associate's Degree

10%1,051

Bachelor's Degree

15.1%1,583

Master's Degree

6.9%720

Professional Degree

1.3%139

Doctorate

0.3%36

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

23.6%

Graduate+

8.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$247,400

Median Renti

$1,132

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.2%3,711

Renter-Occupied

42.8%2,773

Total Units

6,566

Homeownership

57.2%

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%64

$50K–$100K

0.6%22

$100K–$150K

8.4%310

$150K–$200K

17.1%634

$200K–$300K

41%1,522

$300K–$500K

26.7%992

$500K–$1M

3.4%125

$1M+

1.1%42

Rent Distribution

Under $500

237

$500–$750

206

$750–$1,000

546

$1,000–$1,250

677

$1,250–$1,500

418

$1,500–$2,000

495

$2,000+

116

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%84

2010–2019

6.7%441

2000–2009

19.8%1,301

1990–1999

12.6%826

1980–1989

12.9%849

1970–1979

14.1%923

1960–1969

5.9%388

1950–1959

8.5%559

1940–1949

3.7%244

1939 or earlier

14.5%951

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.7%5,167

Electricity

16.5%1,070

Other

2.2%140

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%87

No Fuel

0.3%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,711

Mean Household Incomei

$92,536

Per Capita Incomei

$40,179

Poverty Ratei

7.5%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

7,809

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%135

$10K–$15K

2.2%143

$15K–$20K

5.7%368

$20K–$25K

4.2%271

$25K–$30K

4.2%275

$30K–$35K

3.9%250

$35K–$40K

4.2%270

$40K–$45K

3.8%244

$45K–$50K

2.2%141

$50K–$60K

5.4%350

$60K–$75K

12.1%782

$75K–$100K

14%906

$100K–$125K

9.1%590

$125K–$150K

11.3%733

$150K–$200K

7.5%487

$200K+

8.3%539

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

332

Residentsi

400

Avg. Tenant Renti

$541/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers128 homes86% occupied$575/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8105 homes99% occupied$500/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $76,711/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

69.3%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

27.8%

Low income$38K–$61K/yr

2.9%

Who Receives This Housing

71.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15% of subsidized households are minority

12.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

61% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3922.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

259

Philippines

United Kingdom

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,514

Avg. Commutei

21.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,582

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

981(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured