Morrison is a city located in Whiteside County Illinois. Morrison has a 2024 population of 3,952. It is also the county seat of Whiteside County. Morrison is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,067 in 2020.
The average household income in Morrison is $79,269 with a poverty rate of 7.71%. The median age in Morrison is 39.8 years: 39 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morrison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,646 | 96.43% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 1.14% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,427 | 2.48 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 735 | 3.27 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Non Family | 507 | 1.15 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 127 | 3.2 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Male | 58 | 2.52 | 0 | 100 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 5.06% |
| Associates Degree | 205 | 7.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 541 | 20.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 266 | 10.19% |
| High School Graduate | 971 | 37.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 2.53% |
| Some College | 430 | 16.47% |
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 | 2,481 | 2,347 | 807 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 20 | 0 |
| Other Race | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 23 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.6%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,091 | $76,902 | $31,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,053 | $113,214 | $70,855 |
| High School Graduate | $33,708 | $44,736 | $24,212 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,688 | $23,594 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,929 | $56,400 | $30,304 |
| Some College | $21,250 | $0 | $19,779 |
$42,929
Average Earnings
$56,400
Average Male
$30,304
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.43% of Morrison residents speak only English, while 2.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,426 | 266 | 7.76% |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 100% |
7.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.83%
Male Poverty Rate
5.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morrison is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morrison is White, with 7.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.13% |
| High School | 6.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 73.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 63.64% |
| Male Employed | 7.33% |
| Female Employed | 1.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,146 | $98,558 |
| Households | $67,580 | $79,269 |
| Married Families | $102,031 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,694 | $43,042 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
145
Number of Veterans
143
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 87 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 75+ | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 5.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
74.45%
Born in Morrison
99.18%
Native Born
0.82%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
99.18% of Morrison residents were born in the United States, with 74.45% having been born in Illinois. 0.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,809 | -28 | -0.73% |
| 2028 | 3,837 | -29 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 3,866 | -29 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 3,895 | -28 | -0.71% |
| 2025 | 3,923 | -29 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 3,952 | -29 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 3,981 | -8 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 3,989 | -57 | -1.41% |
| 2021 | 4,046 | -21 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 4,067 | 77 | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 3,990 | -30 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 4,020 | -41 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 4,061 | -39 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 4,100 | -34 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 4,134 | -13 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 4,147 | 30 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 4,117 | -21 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 4,138 | -36 | -0.86% |
| 2011 | 4,174 | -16 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 4,190 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,447 | 84 | 1.93% |
| 1990 | 4,363 | -242 | -5.26% |
| 1980 | 4,605 | 218 | 4.97% |
| 1970 | 4,387 | 228 | 5.48% |
| 1960 | 4,159 | 628 | 17.79% |
| 1950 | 3,531 | 344 | 10.79% |
| 1940 | 3,187 | 120 | 3.91% |
| 1930 | 3,067 | 67 | 2.23% |
| 1920 | 3,000 | -809 | -21.24% |