Morrisville, NC Demographics

A map of Morrisville's Population by Race

Morrisville, North Carolina has an estimated population of 31,422, an increase from the 29,630 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.0% Asian, 35.1% White, 13.6% Black, 5.4% Multiracial, 3.6% Hispanic, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Morrisville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Morrisville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Morrisville, that probability was 65.7% in 2020 and 68.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Morrisville is ranked the 35th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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). Morrisville was ranked the 35th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Morrisville's White Population

11,025 residents of Morrisville, or 35.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Morrisville is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Morrisville ranks 696th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morrisville's White population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Morrisville's population has increased from 34.0% to 35.1%.

Morrisville is less White than neighboring Cary (56.7% White), Apex (61.7% White), Durham (40.3% White), Holly Springs (70.5% White), and Carolina Meadows (92.8% White).

Morrisville's Black Population

4,274 residents of Morrisville, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Morrisville is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Morrisville ranks 425th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morrisville's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.4%. Black residents' share of Morrisville's population has increased from 9.7% to 13.6%.

Morrisville is more Black than neighboring Cary (7.6% Black), Apex (7.3% Black), Holly Springs (8.4% Black), and Carolina Meadows (0% Black). Morrisville is less Black than neighboring Durham (33.2% Black).

Morrisville's Asian Population

12,888 residents of Morrisville, or 41.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Morrisville is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Morrisville ranks 1st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morrisville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Asian residents' share of Morrisville's population has decreased from 46.2% to 41.0%.

Morrisville is more Asian than neighboring Cary (20.3% Asian), Apex (19.5% Asian), Durham (5.8% Asian), Holly Springs (8.7% Asian), and Carolina Meadows (5.4% Asian).

Morrisville's Hispanic Population

1,139 residents of Morrisville, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Morrisville is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Morrisville ranks 395th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morrisville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Morrisville's population has decreased from 5.8% to 3.6%.

Morrisville is more Hispanic than neighboring Carolina Meadows (0% Hispanic). Morrisville is less Hispanic than neighboring Cary (9.5% Hispanic), Apex (6.2% Hispanic), Durham (15.2% Hispanic), and Holly Springs (6.8% Hispanic).

Morrisville's Native American/Other Population

402 residents of Morrisville, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Morrisville is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Morrisville ranks 279th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morrisville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Morrisville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Morrisville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cary (1.1% Native American/Other), Apex (0.6% Native American/Other), Durham (0.8% Native American/Other), Holly Springs (1.2% Native American/Other), and Carolina Meadows (0% Native American/Other).

Morrisville's Multiracial Population

1,694 residents of Morrisville, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Morrisville is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Morrisville ranks 485th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morrisville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 70.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Morrisville's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.4%.

Morrisville is more Multiracial than neighboring Cary (4.7% Multiracial), Apex (4.7% Multiracial), Durham (4.7% Multiracial), Holly Springs (4.4% Multiracial), and Carolina Meadows (1.8% 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.