Morristown, Tennessee Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Morristown, TN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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D
Health Well below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Morristown | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,148 | 7,058,506 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1043.0 | 167.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.89% | 0.94% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,171 | 2,819,839 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Morristown grew by 10.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 29,148 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Morristown is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.7% of residents. That is 0.3 points above Tennessee as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,321 21.7% +0.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,944 20.4% -1.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,669 19.4% -0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,656 16.0% -1.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Tennessee, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.6% of the people living in Morristown and men 48.4%.
- Women 51.6% Tennessee 50.9%
- Men 48.4% Tennessee 49.1%
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Economy
Morristown has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Morristown | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,329 | $69,901 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.06% | 5.19% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Morristown is about 34% lower than in Tennessee.
Housing
| Metric | Morristown | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $114,951 | $255,786 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $887 | $1,188 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.8% | 66.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Morristown is about 10.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $887 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Morristown spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 139 hours, about 5.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Morristown | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.7 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.4 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 139 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,310 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 12.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,909 | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,406 | 1,225 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Morristown is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Tennessee.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Morristown has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Morristown | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Health
Morristown has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Morristown | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.9 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 28.6% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Morristown, Tennessee.
How big is Morristown, Tennessee by population?
About 29,148 people live in Morristown, Tennessee, in 11,171 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 36.8, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Morristown, Tennessee mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Morristown, Tennessee has 1,043 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 12 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Morristown, Tennessee?
The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income ($114,951 against $46,329), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $887 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Morristown, Tennessee?
Unemployment in Morristown, Tennessee is 7.5%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Morristown, Tennessee have a college degree?
13.6% of adults in Morristown, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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