Morrisville, North Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Morrisville, North Carolina is 30,471 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 35th-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $125,404, the median home value is $481,800, and the median age is 34.5.
The population has grown 74.1% since 2010 (18,745 → 32,628).
30,471
Population
3321
People / sq mi
$125,404
Median Income
$481,800
Median Home Value
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Morrisville covers 9.2 sq mi of land at 3321 people per square mile.
About Morrisville, NC
Remote work is unusually prominent in Morrisville: 34.0% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 30,471 residents, Morrisville is a city in North Carolina. It ranks #35 among cities in North Carolina by population.
The typical household earns $125,404 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Only 4.1% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $481,800, with typical rent around $1,785.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 73.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 34.0% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Morrisville — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Morrisville town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Morrisville town had a population of 18,745 in 2010 and 32,628 in 2024, a 74.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 32,628 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 4.06%.
32,628
Population (2024)
18,745
Population (2010)
32,628
Peak (2024)
4.06%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,745 |
| 2011 | 19,289 |
| 2012 | 20,161 |
| 2013 | 21,650 |
| 2014 | 22,536 |
| 2015 | 23,923 |
| 2016 | 24,718 |
| 2017 | 26,434 |
| 2018 | 27,434 |
| 2019 | 28,846 |
| 2020 | 30,072 |
| 2021 | 31,416 |
| 2022 | 31,647 |
| 2023 | 32,080 |
| 2024 | 32,628 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$125,404
Median Household Income
$56,378
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$481,800
Median Home Value
$1,785
Median Rent
48.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.0%
High School+
73.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
57.2%
Public Transit
34.0%
Work From Home
20.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
40.2%
Foreign Born
59.0%
Non-English at Home
3.8%
Veterans
6.4%
With Disability
95.7%
Health Insurance
97.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 28.8% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12.9% |
| Information | 11.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.0% |
| Public Administration | 2.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.4% |
| Construction | 2.4% |
| Retail Trade | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morrisville, North Carolina has a population of 30,471 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 35th-largest city in North Carolina.
The median household income in Morrisville, North Carolina is $125,404, with 4.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Morrisville, North Carolina is $481,800, with median monthly rent at $1,785 and a homeownership rate of 48.8%.
The median age in Morrisville, North Carolina is 34.5 years. The population is 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
The population has grown 74.1% since 2010 (18,745 → 32,628).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.