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Morristown, TN


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Morristown, Tennessee

Morristown, Tennessee, in Hamblen county, is 39 miles NE of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 139 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. The city has a population of 24,965.

The People and Families of Morristown

In Morristown, about 47% of adults are married.

Approximately 16% of Morristown is non-white. Morristown boasts a diverse population for Tennessee, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Morristown had a median family income of $33,391.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Morristown ($22,825). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Morristown Housing

About 59% of housing units in Morristown are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Morristown, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMorristown Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Morristown Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Morristown Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Morristown Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Morristown, TN

Comparing Morristown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work24
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime11

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