Morrilton is a city located in Conway County Arkansas. Morrilton has a 2024 population of 7,112. It is also the county seat of Conway County. Morrilton is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 1.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,996 in 2020.
The average household income in Morrilton is $61,469 with a poverty rate of 25.35%. The median age in Morrilton is 37.4 years: 36.5 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morrilton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,452 | 78.11% |
| Black or African American | 1,124 | 16.1% |
| Two or more races | 323 | 4.63% |
| Other race | 81 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,834 | 2.4 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Non Family | 1,030 | 1.16 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Married | 874 | 3.46 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Female | 812 | 2.86 | 22.2 | 77.8 |
| Male | 118 | 2.26 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
3
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
46.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 359 | 7.87% |
| Associates Degree | 450 | 9.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 557 | 12.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 156 | 3.42% |
| High School Graduate | 1,944 | 42.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 105 | 2.3% |
| Some College | 991 | 21.72% |
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 | 3,402 | 3,202 | 636 |
| Black | 823 | 661 | 77 |
| Hispanic | 250 | 192 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 43 | 0 |
| Other Race | 47 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,333 | $46,875 | $66,509 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,586 | $63,698 | $63,393 |
| High School Graduate | $27,721 | $35,260 | $18,984 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,691 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,391 | $39,113 | $25,528 |
| Some College | $22,324 | $41,719 | $21,994 |
$30,391
Average Earnings
$39,113
Average Male
$25,528
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.17% of Morrilton residents speak only English, while 5.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,963 | 1,108 | 22.33% |
| Black | 1,102 | 347 | 31.49% |
| Multiple | 317 | 223 | 70.35% |
| Hispanic | 497 | 66 | 13.28% |
25.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.32%
Male Poverty Rate
27.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morrilton is Multiple, with 70.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morrilton is Hispanic, with 13.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.21% |
| Some College | 26.77% |
| High School | 19.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.54% |
| Female Employed | 17.81% |
| Male Employed | 5.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,567 | $67,846 |
| Households | $43,608 | $61,469 |
| Married Families | $86,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,750 | $46,039 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
386
Number of Veterans
356
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| Korea | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 97 |
| 75+ | 92 |
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 35 to 54 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 8.03% |
| Black | 53 | 5.62% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 3.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
9.8%
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
70.36%
Born in Morrilton
96.06%
Native Born
3.94%
Foreign Born
3.05%
Non Citizen
0.89%
Naturalized
96.06% of Morrilton residents were born in the United States, with 70.36% having been born in Arkansas. 3.05% 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 | 7,257 | 29 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 7,228 | 29 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 7,199 | 29 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 7,170 | 29 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 7,141 | 29 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 7,112 | 29 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 7,083 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 7,072 | 28 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 7,044 | 48 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 6,996 | 351 | 5.28% |
| 2019 | 6,645 | 31 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 6,614 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 6,610 | -20 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 6,630 | -21 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 6,651 | -21 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 6,672 | -28 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 6,700 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 6,718 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 6,717 | -34 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 6,751 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,550 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 1990 | 6,551 | -804 | -10.93% |
| 1980 | 7,355 | 541 | 7.94% |
| 1970 | 6,814 | 817 | 13.62% |
| 1960 | 5,997 | 514 | 9.37% |
| 1950 | 5,483 | 875 | 18.99% |
| 1940 | 4,608 | 565 | 13.97% |
| 1930 | 4,043 | 1,033 | 34.32% |
| 1920 | 3,010 | -4,247 | -58.52% |