Morristown, TN Demographics

A map of Morristown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	20,556	19,067	65.2%	62.7%
Hispanic	7,552	7,781	24.0%	25.6%
Black	1,485	1,605	4.7%	5.3%
Multiracial	1,142	1,136	3.6%	3.7%
Native American/Other	559	389	1.8%	1.3%
Asian	233	453	0.7%	1.5%

Morristown, Tennessee has an estimated population of 31,527, an increase from the 30,431 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.2% White, 24.0% Hispanic, 4.7% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Morristown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Morristown has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Morristown, that probability was 53.8% in 2020 and 51.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Morristown is ranked the 27th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Morristown was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Morristown's White Population

20,556 residents of Morristown, or 65.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Morristown is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Morristown ranks 471st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morristown's White population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of Morristown's population has increased from 62.7% to 65.2%.

Morristown is less White than neighboring White Pine (86.3% White), Russellville (76.6% White), Bean Station (90.2% White), Baneberry (97.1% White), and Mooresburg (100% White).

Morristown's Black Population

1,485 residents of Morristown, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Morristown is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Morristown ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morristown's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. Black residents' share of Morristown's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.7%.

Morristown is more Black than neighboring White Pine (0% Black), Bean Station (0% Black), Baneberry (0% Black), and Mooresburg (0% Black). Morristown is less Black than neighboring Russellville (14% Black).

Morristown's Asian Population

233 residents of Morristown, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Morristown is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Morristown ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morristown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 48.6%. Asian residents' share of Morristown's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.7%.

Morristown is more Asian than neighboring Russellville (0% Asian), Bean Station (0% Asian), Baneberry (0.6% Asian), and Mooresburg (0% Asian).

Morristown's Hispanic Population

7,552 residents of Morristown, or 24.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Morristown is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Morristown ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morristown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Morristown's population has decreased from 25.6% to 24.0%.

Morristown is more Hispanic than neighboring White Pine (9.4% Hispanic), Russellville (9.4% Hispanic), Bean Station (7.7% Hispanic), Baneberry (1.3% Hispanic), and Mooresburg (0% Hispanic).

Morristown's Native American/Other Population

559 residents of Morristown, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Morristown is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Morristown ranks 40th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morristown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 43.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Morristown's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.8%.

Morristown is more Native American/Other than neighboring White Pine (0.2% Native American/Other), Russellville (0% Native American/Other), Bean Station (0% Native American/Other), Baneberry (0.3% Native American/Other), and Mooresburg (0% Native American/Other).

Morristown's Multiracial Population

1,142 residents of Morristown, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Morristown is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Morristown ranks 260th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morristown's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Morristown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Morristown is more Multiracial than neighboring White Pine (3.4% Multiracial), Russellville (0% Multiracial), Bean Station (2.1% Multiracial), Baneberry (0.7% Multiracial), and Mooresburg (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.