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Morris, IL


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Morris, Illinois

Morris, Illinois, in Grundy county, is 21 miles SW of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 53 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city is in the Chicago area. There are 11,928 residents in Morris.

The People and Families of Morris

In Morris, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Morris had a median family income of $54,987.

Political Inclinations

Morris folks tended to give their money ($8,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Morris Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Morris that were owner-occupied was 57%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Morris, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Morris strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%Morris Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Morris Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Morris, IL

Comparing Morris to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity47
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents54
Affordability of Property Taxes33

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