Morris, Lamoille County, Vermont Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Morris, Vermont, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Morris, Vermont. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Morris, Vermont. The estimated population of Morris, Vermont is 5,455 people, with a median age of 36.6.

We can look at the total population in Morris over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,455
-0.55% +0.94%
2020
5,485
+0.62%
-
2019
5,451
+0.57%
-
2018
5,420
+0.3%
-
2017
5,404
- -

Population of Morris, Vermont by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.4%
93.6%
-3.42%
Black/African American
2.9%
2.1%
+38.10%
Native
0.1%
0.6%
-83.33%
Hispanic
2.8%
2.2%
+27.27%
Asian
0.2%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
1.6%
+125.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Morris, Vermont by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.6 +2.23% 34.6 -1.42% 45.8 +3.15%
2020 35.8 +0.56% 35.1 +1.45% 44.4 +15.03%
2019 35.6 -11.44% 34.6 -9.19% 38.6 -5.62%
2018 40.2 -2.9% 38.1 -6.62% 40.9 -5.76%
2017 41.4 - 40.8 - 43.4 -

The median age of Morris, Vermont gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 225 +10.32% 321 -51.74% 239 174
10 to 19 231 +84.47% 410 -65.95% 453 196
20 to 29 373 +40.89% 279 +51.44% 545 439
30 to 39 407 +18.83% 342 -2.8% 487 327
40 to 49 284 -51.35% 398 -39.33% 153 248
50 to 59 445 1% 432 -13.46% 439 363
60 to 69 236 +36.8% 324 +23.48% 317 397
70+ 330 -32.97% 367 +27.29% 228 450

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Morris, Vermont is $58,621.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Morris.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,328.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,871.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Morris, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Morris, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Morris, Vermont is currently $82,637.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.75% of households in Morris are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Morris against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    27.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.00%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.75%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Morris is $36,768.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Morris by the total population of Morris.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Morris, Vermont, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Morris to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.96%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Morris that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Morris over the age of 16 is 4,631.

Of those people, a total of 68.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Morris is 66.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 238 24.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 391 80.80% 21.20%
25 to 29 years 593 89.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 411 81.00% 2.70%
35 to 44 years 532 90.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 783 90.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 291 95.20% 1.40%
60 to 64 years 302 72.50% 6.80%
65 to 74 years 639 34.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 451 4.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Morris. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,284 66.60% 3.30%
Black or African American 150 92.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 11 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 32 71.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 151 90.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 139 83.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,269 66.50% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Morris as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Morris is 3,070, with median earnings of $37,557.00.

Women in Morris, Vermont earning approximately 105.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,070 $37,557.00
Male 1,677 $37,038.00
Female 1,393 $39,128.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 609 $71,750.00
Business and Financial 29 $6,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 78 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 156 $27,100.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 240 $46,288.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 52 $32,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 85 $46,875.00
Healthcare Support 31 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 348 $32,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 45 $38,250.00
Personal Care and Service 50 $8,750.00
Sales 379 $35,590.00
Office and Administrative Support 346 $52,955.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 300 $50,313.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 23 $36,250.00
Production 88 $36,346.00
Transportation and Material Moving 131 $21,438.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 344 $62,143.00 265 $80,456.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 29 $6,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 67 $0.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $0.00 136 $27,200.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 103 $27,375.00 137 $46,950.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 46 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $0.00 76 $55,577.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 25 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 219 $33,489.00 129 $6,654.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 19 $0.00 26 $37,833.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $2,499.00 6 $0.00
Sales 231 $36,262.00 148 $21,731.00
Office and Administrative Support 31 $27,604.00 315 $55,774.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 300 $50,313.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 23 $36,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 50 $37,500.00 38 $31,136.00
Transportation and Material Moving 131 $21,438.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,429 households in Morris, with an average household size of 2.21 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,479 families in Morris with an average family size of 2.65 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,102 127 250 950
Average Household Size 2.53 2.61 3.66 1.41
Total Families 1,102 127 250 0
Average Household Size 2.49 2.17 3.62 0

Poverty

Of the 1,479 families in Morris, 5.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Morris:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,666 housing units in Morris, Vermont.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,429 91.11%
Vacant 237 8.89%

28.39% of the total 2,666 housing units in Morris are rental units. This is approximately 757 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,672 are occupied by the owner - or 62.72% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Morris is $946.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Morris that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    73
  • $500 to $999
    367
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    221
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    59
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    33
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    4

Property Value

The median value of a property in Morris is $210,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Morris that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    144
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    44
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    182
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    425
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    361
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    425
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    40
  • $1,000,000 or more
    51

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Morris. The chart below shows the number of properties in Morris that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    565
  • 1940 to 1949
    93
  • 1950 to 1959
    126
  • 1960 to 1969
    122
  • 1970 to 1979
    377
  • 1980 to 1989
    427
  • 1990 to 1999
    420
  • 2000 to 2009
    295
  • 2010 to 2013
    241
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Morris that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    131
  • 1 vehicle available
    757
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,117
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    424

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Morris get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Morris that commute to work in a particular way.

21.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Morris.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    168
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    606
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    440
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    343
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    316
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    138
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    270
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    24
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    58
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    320
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    137
  • 90 or more minutes
    11

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Morris, Vermont in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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