Census ACS · #352 MSA
Morristown Metro Area
The Morristown, Tn Metropolitan Statistical Area has 120,765 residents. The median household income is $58,130 and the median home value is $198,000.
120,765
Population
277
People / sq mi
$58,130
Median Income
$198,000
Median Home Value
The Morristown CBSA covers 436 sq mi of land at 276.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$58,130
Median Household Income
$32,354
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Morristown metro's price level is 86.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 13.6% lower the US average. The local median income of $58,130 has the buying power of $67,308 in average-priced US metros.
86.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$67,308
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$58,130
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$198,000
Median Home Value
$853
Median Rent
70.9%
Homeownership
Education
88.0%
High School+
20.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
4.8%
Work From Home
25.1 min
Avg Commute
33.6%
Foreign Born
Morristown spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Morristown, Tn Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 120,765 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #352 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Morristown metro area is $58,130, with a per capita income of $32,354.
The Morristown, Tn CBSA spans the state of Tennessee.
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Data for the Morristown, Tn CBSA (34100) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Morristown stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 277 people per square mile. Morristown is a metro area in TN with a population of 120,765.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $58,130, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.6%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $198,000, with typical rent around $853.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 20.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Morristown: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.