Morris township, Ohio
Morris township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Morris township is a geographic entity located in Knox County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,107. The land area covers 20.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,107 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.4 yrs | ±9.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 992 | ±235 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,119 | ±265 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 992 | ±235 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 127 | ±131 |
| Median Home Value | $245,700 | ±$41,008 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,022 | ±$315 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,750 | ±$33,948 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,459 | ±$7,886 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | ±10.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 378 | ±306 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,396 | ±427 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.7% | ±8.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS
GUS Population: 2,100 (2024)
ID: 172984
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
PO BOX 550, MOUNT VERNON OH 43050-0550
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GUS Population: 63,848 (2024)
ID: 172260
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL PLANNING
117 E HIGH ST, SUITE 221, MOUNT VERNON OH 43050-3462
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bellville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Loudonville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Butler, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Centerburg, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Centerburg, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Centerburg, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bellville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bellville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Butler, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Mount Vernon, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Knox County Career Center
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College Vocational | 5.6 mi away | 308 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH, 43050 |
7403932933
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FREDERICKTOWN BRANCH
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 1 BURGETT DR, FREDERICKTOWN, OH, 43019 |
(740) 694-2665
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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College | 5.8 mi away | 800 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH, 43050-9500 |
7403926868
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MT VERNON & KNOX COUNTY, PUBLIC LIBRARY OF
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 201 N. MULBERRY ST., MT. VERNON, OH, 43050 |
(740) 392-2665
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Kenyon College
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College | 7.9 mi away | Kenyon College, Gambier, OH, 43022 |
7404275000
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GAMBIER BRANCH
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 115 MEADOW LANE, GAMBIER, OH, 43022 |
(740) 427-2665
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Madison Adult Career Center
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College | 22.3 mi away | 600 Esley Ln, Mansfield, OH, 44905 |
41958963638632
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SELOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 31 STATE ROUTE 95, CHESTERVILLE, OH, 43317 |
(419) 768-3431
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Apex Academy Hair Skin Nails School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 22.3 mi away | 1788 West Fourth Street, Ontario, OH, 44906-1793 |
4197098512
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BUTLER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 21 ELM ST., BUTLER, OH, 44822 |
(419) 883-2220
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DANVILLE 2 W, OH US, located 10.7 miles from Morris township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.3° | 16.7° | 25.5° | 3.13" | 12.9" |
| February | 37.7° | 18.3° | 28.0° | 2.51" | 10.6" |
| March | 47.9° | 26.4° | 37.1° | 3.29" | 6.5" |
| April | 60.7° | 35.5° | 48.1° | 3.96" | 1.2" |
| May | 70.4° | 46.4° | 58.4° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.9° | 56.0° | 67.4° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.3° | 59.2° | 70.8° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.4° | 57.0° | 69.2° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.4° | 49.2° | 62.3° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.4° | 38.0° | 50.7° | 2.89" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.3° | 29.4° | 39.8° | 2.98" | 2.3" |
| December | 39.3° | 22.7° | 31.0° | 3.21" | 8.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericktown village | Village | 2.9 mi | — |
| South Mount Vernon CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Mount Vernon city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Gambier village | Village | 7.9 mi | — |
| Apple Valley CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
| Chesterville village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3908352290. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.