Morristown is a city located in Hamblen County Tennessee. Morristown has a 2024 population of 32,638. It is also the county seat of Hamblen County. Morristown is currently growing at a rate of 1.68% annually and its population has increased by 7.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,480 in 2020.
The average household income in Morristown is $64,734 with a poverty rate of 25.42%. The median age in Morristown is 37.5 years: 36.4 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morristown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,355 | 72.15% |
| Two or more races | 4,319 | 13.94% |
| Other race | 1,951 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,526 | 4.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 459 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 208 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 165 | 0.53% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,466 | 2.43 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Non Family | 4,986 | 1.36 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Married | 4,549 | 3.11 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Female | 2,024 | 3.35 | 23.7 | 76.3 |
| Male | 907 | 2.87 | 52 | 48 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
53.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,718 | 8.4% |
| Associates Degree | 1,800 | 8.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,787 | 8.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,231 | 6.02% |
| High School Graduate | 8,209 | 40.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,614 | 7.89% |
| Some College | 4,104 | 20.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,608 | 13,089 | 2,465 |
| Hispanic | 3,328 | 1,986 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 1,866 | 1,424 | 147 |
| Black | 1,294 | 1,142 | 261 |
| Other Race | 1,097 | 314 | 21 |
| Islander | 285 | 285 | 0 |
| Asian | 196 | 196 | 124 |
| Native American | 126 | 77 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,630 | $53,885 | $43,700 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,775 | $96,034 | $55,721 |
| High School Graduate | $30,499 | $39,087 | $23,221 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,627 | $30,115 | $21,402 |
| Overall | $35,604 | $40,350 | $31,231 |
| Some College | $35,234 | $33,808 | $37,134 |
$35,604
Average Earnings
$40,350
Average Male
$31,231
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.34% of Morristown residents speak only English, while 21.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,708 | 3,693 | 18.74% |
| Hispanic | 6,938 | 2,945 | 42.45% |
| Multiple | 4,216 | 1,393 | 33.04% |
| Other | 1,951 | 1,109 | 56.84% |
| Black | 1,395 | 653 | 46.81% |
| Native | 165 | 92 | 55.76% |
| Islander | 444 | 80 | 18.02% |
| Asian | 208 | 23 | 11.06% |
25.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.88%
Male Poverty Rate
26.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morristown is Other, with 56.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morristown is Asian, with 11.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.42% |
| High School | 25.25% |
| Some College | 15.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 46.36% |
| Female Employed | 11.02% |
| Male Employed | 7.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,799 | $80,039 |
| Households | $44,811 | $64,734 |
| Married Families | $73,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,596 | $39,007 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,805
Number of Veterans
1,638
Male Veterans
167
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 505 |
| Second Gulf War | 416 |
| First Gulf War | 198 |
| World War II | 31 |
| Korea | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 560 |
| 65 to 74 | 496 |
| 35 to 54 | 396 |
| 55 to 64 | 253 |
| 18 to 34 | 100 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,615 | 9.31% |
| Black | 157 | 11.76% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 1.82% |
| Other Race | 25 | 2.03% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 0.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.1%
Born in Morristown
88.06%
Native Born
11.94%
Foreign Born
10.63%
Non Citizen
1.31%
Naturalized
88.06% of Morristown residents were born in the United States, with 57.1% having been born in Tennessee. 10.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 35,336 | 539 | 1.55% |
| 2028 | 34,797 | 540 | 1.58% |
| 2027 | 34,257 | 539 | 1.6% |
| 2026 | 33,718 | 540 | 1.63% |
| 2025 | 33,178 | 540 | 1.65% |
| 2024 | 32,638 | 539 | 1.68% |
| 2023 | 32,099 | 676 | 2.15% |
| 2022 | 31,423 | 876 | 2.87% |
| 2021 | 30,547 | 67 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 30,480 | 355 | 1.18% |
| 2019 | 30,125 | 130 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 29,995 | 287 | 0.97% |
| 2017 | 29,708 | 194 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 29,514 | 153 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 29,361 | 136 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 29,225 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2013 | 29,229 | 129 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 29,100 | -41 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 29,141 | 213 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 28,928 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 24,965 | 3,580 | 16.74% |
| 1990 | 21,385 | 1,815 | 9.27% |
| 1980 | 19,570 | -748 | -3.68% |
| 1970 | 20,318 | -949 | -4.46% |
| 1960 | 21,267 | 8,248 | 63.35% |
| 1950 | 13,019 | 4,969 | 61.73% |
| 1940 | 8,050 | 745 | 10.2% |
| 1930 | 7,305 | 1,430 | 24.34% |
| 1920 | 5,875 | 1,868 | 46.62% |
| 1910 | 4,007 | 1,034 | 34.78% |
| 1900 | 2,973 | -32,363 | -91.59% |