Morristown, TN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

141,919

0.00705% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.8

0.465% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

15.3%

1.1% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$48,464

3.56% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$149,000

4.34% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,913

0.328% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Morristown, TN had a population of 142k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $48,464. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Morristown, TN grew from 141,909 to 141,919, a 0.00705% increase and its median household income grew from $46,798 to $48,464, a 3.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Morristown, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.9%), White (Hispanic) (4.56%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.98%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.61%).

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.

97% of the residents in Morristown, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Morristown, TN are Walters State Community College (222062) (1,319 degrees awarded in 2021), Carson-Newman University (750 degrees), and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown (380 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Morristown, TN was $149,000, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in Morristown, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Morristown, TN was 2 cars per household.

Morristown, TN borders Greeneville, TN, Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA, Knoxville, TN, Newport, TN, and Sevierville, TN.

United States Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Morristown, TN is home to a population of 142k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.12% of Morristown, TN residents were born outside of the country (5.84k people).

In 2021, there were 19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (123k people) in Morristown, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.47k White (Hispanic) and 3.21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2021 Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Morristown, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Morristown, TN was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Morristown, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Morristown, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
123k ± 298
White (Hispanic)
6.47k ± 1.02k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.21k ± 420

7.48%

Hispanic Population

10.6k people

7.48% of the people in Morristown, TN are hispanic (10.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Morristown, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
86,142 ± 7,160 people
India
24,764 ± 3,857 people
Guatemala
18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

Foreign-Born Population

4.12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.84k people

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.67k people

As of 2021, 4.12% of Morristown, TN residents (5.84k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Morristown, TN was 4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Morristown, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,651 ± 459
Gulf War (1990s)
1,567 ± 338
Gulf War (2001-)
1,540 ± 357

Morristown, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Morristown, TN employs 60.9k people. The largest industries in Morristown, TN are Manufacturing (11,169 people), Retail Trade (8,622 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (7,355 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,875), Utilities ($57,108), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,577).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

60.9k

2021 Value

± 2,102

0.328%

1 Year growth

± 4.83%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Morristown, TN grew at a rate of 0.328%, from 60.7k employees to 60.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Morristown, TN, are Sales & Related Occupations (7,322 people), Production Occupations (7,236 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,521 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Morristown, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.9k

2021 Value

± 2,102

0.328%

1 Year growth

± 4.83%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Morristown, TN grew at a rate of 0.328%, from 60.7k employees to 60.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Morristown, TN, are Manufacturing (11,169 people), Retail Trade (8,622 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (7,355 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,631

Median earning men ± $1,616

$27,036

Median earning women ± $1,369

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,958), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,650), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,487).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($42,550), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,906), and Public Administration ($36,774).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

896
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
577
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
536
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.96M
Manufacturing
$553k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$195k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Morristown, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.978%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Morristown, TN awarded 2,449 degrees. The student population of Morristown, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,474 male students and 5,527 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Morristown, TN are White (2,120 and 88.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (112 and 4.66%), Black or African American (101 and 4.2%), and Two or More Races (47 and 1.96%).

The largest universities in Morristown, TN by number of degrees awarded are Walters State Community College (222062) (1,319 and 53.9%), Carson-Newman University (750 and 30.6%), and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown (380 and 15.5%).

The most popular majors in Morristown, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (599 and 24.5%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (239 and 9.76%), and General Business Administration & Management (174 and 7.1%).

The median tuition cost in Morristown, TN for private four year colleges is $29,920.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Morristown, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,001 (38.6% men and 61.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,001 students enrolled in Morristown, TN, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,457 records, of which 62.2% were women and 37.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
56 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
598 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
104 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Morristown, TN was General Business Administration & Management with 56 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Walters State Community College (222062)
1,319 degrees awarded
Carson-Newman University
750 degrees awarded
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
380 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Walters State Community College (222062) with 1,319 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,103 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Morristown, TN, which is 0.819 times less than the 1,346 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,120 degrees mean that there were 18.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 112 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,920) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Morristown, TN was $149,000 in 2021, which is 0.608 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $142,800 to $149,000, a 4.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Morristown, TN is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Morristown, TN have an average commute time of 25 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.

Median household income in Morristown, TN is $48,464. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Morristown, TN was Williamson County, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Wilson County, TN and Sumner County, TN, with respective values of $82,224 and $73,517.

Housing

Property

$149,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,355

$38,912

Median Property Taxes

±$1,422

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Morristown, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.7%

Homeownership

2021

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.7% of the housing units in Morristown, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Morristown, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Morristown, TN was Williamson County, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Wilson County, TN and Sumner County, TN, with respective values of $82,224 and $73,517.

The following map shows all of the counties in Morristown, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,464

Median Household Income

± $2,149

54.2k

Number of Households

± 1,910

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.2k households in Morristown, TN grew to $48,464 from the previous year's value of $46,798.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Morristown, TN is from Tennessee.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Carpooled (9.75%)
Worked At Home (5.73%)

In 2021, 82.7% of workers in Morristown, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.75%) and those who worked at home (5.73%).

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.

Commute Time

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Morristown, TN have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Morristown, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Morristown, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Morristown, TN (21.2k out of 139k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.8% of the population of Morristown, TN has health coverage, with 38.5% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 2.22% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1401 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.358% increase from the previous year (1396 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1794 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 594 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,401 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,401 patients per year. This represents a 0.358% increase from the previous year (1,396 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

38.5%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

16.4%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

2.22%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Morristown, TN grew by 1.19% from 11% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Morristown, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.