Morristown, TN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population
122,533
US Senator
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Party
US Senator
Bill Hagerty
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
41.8
0.476% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
15.1%
3.88% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$60,553
4.17% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$218,100
10.2% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
55,772
3.56% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Morristown, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Morristown, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Morristown, TN are Walters State Community College (1,227 degrees awarded in 2023), Carson-Newman University (900 degrees), and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown (464 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Morristown, TN was $218,100, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Morristown, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Morristown, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Morristown, TN is home to a population of 123k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.13% of Morristown, TN residents were born outside of the country (6.29k people).

In 2024, there were 18.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Morristown, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.52k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 4.24k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%
2024 Citizenship
96.2%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.3% of Morristown, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Morristown, TN was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Morristown, TN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    101k ± 502
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    5.52k ± 1.11k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    4.24k ± 915
10.3%
Hispanic Population
12.6k people

In 2024, there were 18.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Morristown, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.52k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 4.24k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10.3% of the people in Morristown, TN are hispanic (12.6k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Morristown, TN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.
Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    96,695 ± 7,581 people
  2. Guatemala
    27,777 ± 4,084 people
  3. India
    24,683 ± 3,850 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 96,695 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 27,777 and India with 24,683.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.13%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
6.29k people
4.94%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
5.96k people

As of 2024, 5.13% of Morristown, TN residents (6.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Morristown, TN was 4.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,435 ± 342
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,196 ± 480
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,261 ± 331

Morristown, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Morristown, TN employs 55.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Morristown, TN were Manufacturing (10,065 people), Retail Trade (8,351 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,577 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($103,203), Utilities ($88,698), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,165).

Employment

Occupations

55.8k
2024 Value
± 2,157
3.56%
1 Year growth
± 5.28%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Morristown, TN grew at a rate of 3.56%, from 53.9k employees to 55.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Morristown, TN, are Sales & Related Occupations (6,244 people), Production Occupations (5,912 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,520 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Morristown, TN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.8k
2024 Value
± 2,157
3.56%
1 Year growth
± 5.28%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Morristown, TN grew at a rate of 3.56%, from 53.9k employees to 55.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Morristown, TN, are Manufacturing (10,065 people), Retail Trade (8,351 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,577 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Morristown, TN, though some of these residents may live in Morristown, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$47,555
Median earning men ± $3,105
$34,117
Median earning women ± $2,223

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,542), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,583), and Wholesale Trade ($61,174).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,542), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,114), and Public Administration ($46,786).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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3.15%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 167
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 167
    Retail Trade
  3. 101
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $612k
    Manufacturing
  2. $230k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $194k
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (34.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn
Senator from Tennessee1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Bill Hagerty
Senator from Tennessee2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Morristown, TN awarded 2,591 degrees. The student population of Morristown, TN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,687 male students and 5,595 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Morristown, TN are White (2,239 and 87.7%), Hispanic or Latino (122 and 4.78%), Black or African American (103 and 4.04%), and Two or More Races (47 and 1.84%).

The largest universities in Morristown, TN by number of degrees awarded are Walters State Community College (1,227 and 47.4%), Carson-Newman University (900 and 34.7%), and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown (464 and 17.9%).

The most popular majors in Morristown, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (640 and 24.7%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (186 and 7.18%), and General Business Administration & Management (165 and 6.37%).

The median tuition cost in Morristown, TN for private four year colleges is $32,900.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Morristown, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 9,282 (39.7% men and 60.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 9,282 students enrolled in Morristown, TN, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,444 records, of which 61.1% were women and 38.9% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    635 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    83 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    56 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Morristown, TN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 635 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Morristown, TN according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Walters State Community College
    1,227 degrees awarded
  2. Carson-Newman University
    900 degrees awarded
  3. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
    464 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Walters State Community College with 1,227 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,124 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Morristown, TN, which is 0.766 times less than the 1,467 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,239 degrees mean that there were 18.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 122 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Morristown, TN was $218,100 in 2024, which is 0.656 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $198,000 to $218,100, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Morristown, TN is 72.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Morristown, TN have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Morristown, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$218,100
Median Property Value 2024
±$7,194
$34,781
Median Property Taxes
±$1,520

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Morristown, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

72.5%
Homeownership
2024
67.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 72.5% of the housing units in Morristown, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$60,553
Median Household Income
± $2,081
48k
Number of Households
± 1,923

In 2024, the median household income of the 48k households in Morristown, TN grew to $60,553 from the previous year's value of $58,130.

The following chart displays the households in Morristown, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Morristown, TN is from Tennessee.
0.459
2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee
0.462
2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2023, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.619% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (83.7%)
  2. Carpooled (8.03%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.17%)

In 2024, 83.7% of workers in Morristown, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.03%) and those who worked at home (6.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

26.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Morristown, TN have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.08% of the workforce in Morristown, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Morristown, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Morristown, TN have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Morristown, TN (18.1k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Morristown, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

89% of the population of Morristown, TN has health coverage, with 38.3% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,437 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,437 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

11%
Uninsured
38.3%
Employer Coverage
19.3%
Medicaid
15.5%
Medicare
14%
Non-Group
1.9%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Morristown, TN declined by 5.97% from 11.7% to 11%.

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