Morris Authority

Morris is a middle-income small town of 1,555 with home prices 1.7× below the Oklahoma median.

Morris, Oklahoma

Population in Morris stands at 1,555 — placing it among the smaller communities of Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. The median household income stands at $58,716.

Definition and scope

Morris is a chartered municipality within Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Tulsa, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Morris has approximately 1,555 residents. The median age is 28.7 years. Roughly 58% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $114,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 63.5%
• Black or African American: 1.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
• Asian: 0.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Morris is $58,716. Poverty rate stands at 16.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.6%. Educational attainment: 18.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Morris:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Okmulgee Regional Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Okmulgee County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Norman, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 727 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.