Morris township is located in Grundy County Illinois. Morris township has a 2024 population of 7,318. Morris township is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 2.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,130 in 2020.
The average household income in Morris township is $77,478 with a poverty rate of 11.63%. The median age in Morris township is 38.1 years: 38.1 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morris township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,169 | 85.99% |
| Two or more races | 570 | 7.95% |
| Other race | 286 | 3.99% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,259 | 2.19 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Non Family | 1,356 | 1.17 | 24.3 | 75.7 |
| Married | 1,307 | 3.1 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Female | 410 | 2.41 | 17.3 | 82.7 |
| Male | 186 | 2.72 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
44.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 313 | 6.19% |
| Associates Degree | 322 | 6.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 701 | 13.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 395 | 7.82% |
| High School Graduate | 1,748 | 34.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 2.57% |
| Some College | 1,445 | 28.59% |
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 | 4,292 | 4,060 | 943 |
| Hispanic | 522 | 355 | 83 |
| 2+ Races | 240 | 240 | 50 |
| Other Race | 139 | 33 | 0 |
| Asian | 57 | 31 | 31 |
| Black | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,458 | $103,750 | $70,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,241 | $52,011 | $75,801 |
| High School Graduate | $33,362 | $34,464 | $29,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,438 | $42,457 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,178 | $50,326 | $34,492 |
| Some College | $47,697 | $65,849 | $24,258 |
$46,178
Average Earnings
$50,326
Average Male
$34,492
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.56% of Morris township residents speak only English, while 12.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,742 | 606 | 10.55% |
| Hispanic | 924 | 217 | 23.48% |
| Multiple | 570 | 215 | 37.72% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Other | 286 | 2 | 0.7% |
11.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.01%
Male Poverty Rate
15.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morris township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morris township is Other, with 0.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.1% |
| Some College | 8.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.63% |
| Female Employed | 8.3% |
| Male Employed | 5.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,243 | $89,468 |
| Households | $70,217 | $77,478 |
| Married Families | $101,330 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,257 | $58,739 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
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
501
Number of Veterans
351
Male Veterans
150
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 228 |
| First Gulf War | 175 |
| Vietnam | 99 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 216 |
| 18 to 34 | 122 |
| 75+ | 87 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 497 | 9.67% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2.89% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
78.88%
Born in Morris township
94.49%
Native Born
5.51%
Foreign Born
1.76%
Non Citizen
3.75%
Naturalized
94.49% of Morris township residents were born in the United States, with 78.88% having been born in Illinois. 1.76% 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 | 7,583 | 53 | 0.7% |
| 2028 | 7,530 | 53 | 0.71% |
| 2027 | 7,477 | 53 | 0.71% |
| 2026 | 7,424 | 53 | 0.72% |
| 2025 | 7,371 | 53 | 0.72% |
| 2024 | 7,318 | 53 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 7,265 | 53 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 7,212 | 15 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 7,197 | 67 | 0.94% |
| 2020 | 7,130 | -560 | -7.28% |
| 2019 | 7,690 | 61 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 7,629 | 134 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 7,495 | 127 | 1.72% |
| 2016 | 7,368 | 68 | 0.93% |
| 2015 | 7,300 | 103 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 7,197 | 87 | 1.22% |
| 2013 | 7,110 | 50 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 7,060 | 37 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 7,023 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 7,012 | 0 | 0% |