Morris, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Morris, Illinois is 14,775 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 164th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $72,357, the median home value is $244,400, and the median age is 40.4.
The population has grown 6.7% since 2010 (13,666 → 14,587).
14,775
Population
1192
People / sq mi
$72,357
Median Income
$244,400
Median Home Value
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Morris covers 12.4 sq mi of land at 1192 people per square mile.
About Morris, IL
What distinguishes Morris is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 1,192 people per square mile. With 14,775 residents, Morris is a city in Illinois.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $72,357 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.9%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $244,400, with typical rent around $1,141.
Roughly 25.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.6%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Morris city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Morris city had a population of 13,666 in 2010 and 14,587 in 2024, a 6.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,053 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.48%.
14,587
Population (2024)
13,666
Population (2010)
15,053
Peak (2019)
0.48%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,666 |
| 2011 | 13,697 |
| 2012 | 13,777 |
| 2013 | 13,880 |
| 2014 | 14,059 |
| 2015 | 14,265 |
| 2016 | 14,400 |
| 2017 | 14,656 |
| 2018 | 14,912 |
| 2019 | 15,053 |
| 2020 | 14,233 |
| 2021 | 14,378 |
| 2022 | 14,411 |
| 2023 | 14,528 |
| 2024 | 14,587 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$72,357
Median Household Income
$39,035
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$244,400
Median Home Value
$1,141
Median Rent
56.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.5%
High School+
25.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
81.7%
Public Transit
10.6%
Work From Home
21.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.8%
Foreign Born
89.8%
Non-English at Home
8.7%
Veterans
13.5%
With Disability
94.5%
Health Insurance
93.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12.9% |
| Retail Trade | 10.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.1% |
| Construction | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Information | 4.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.0% |
| Public Administration | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morris, Illinois has a population of 14,775 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 164th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Morris, Illinois is $72,357, with 5.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Morris, Illinois is $244,400, with median monthly rent at $1,141 and a homeownership rate of 56.7%.
The median age in Morris, Illinois is 40.4 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
The population has grown 6.7% since 2010 (13,666 → 14,587).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.