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Population Review

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%.

2019 · 15K20102024
Morris city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

14,587

Population (2024)

13,666

Population (2010)

15,053

Peak (2019)

0.48%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201013,666
201113,697
201213,777
201313,880
201414,059
201514,265
201614,400
201714,656
201814,912
201915,053
202014,233
202114,378
202214,411
202314,528
202414,587

Race & Ethnicity

White86.9%
Black or African American2.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management20.2%
Manufacturing12.9%
Retail Trade10.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.1%
Construction6.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.2%
Information4.8%
Transportation & Warehousing3.0%
Public Administration1.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.6%

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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.