Morris County, Texas
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 13,048 people, 5,215 households, and 3,749 families residing in the county. The population density
was 51 people per square mile (20/km²). There were 6,017 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 71.71% White
, 24.13% Black
or African American
, 0.53% Native American
, 0.18% Asian
, 0.06% Pacific Islander
, 2.28% from other races
, and 1.12% from two or more races. 3.66% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 5,215 households out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.90% were married couples
living together, 14.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 24.30% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 18.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,011, and the median income for a family was $35,326. Males had a median income of $30,917 versus $20,270 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,612. About 14.90% of families and 18.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.40% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 13,048 people, 5,215 households, and 3,749 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 51 people per square mile (20/km²). There were 6,017 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 71.71% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 24.13% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.53% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.18% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.28% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.12% from two or more races. 3.66% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 5,215 households out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 14.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 24.30% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 18.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,011, and the median income for a family was $35,326. Males had a median income of $30,917 versus $20,270 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,612. About 14.90% of families and 18.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.40% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- CasonCason, TexasCason is an unincorporated community in Morris County, Texas, United States. It is located on State Highway 11, approximately five miles west of Daingerfield. The community has an estimated population of 173 in 2000...
(unincorporated) - DaingerfieldDaingerfield, TexasDaingerfield is a city in Morris County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,517 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Morris County....
- Lone StarLone Star, TexasLone Star is a city in Morris County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,631 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lone Star is located at ....
- Hughes SpringsHughes Springs, TexasHughes Springs is a city in Cass and Morris Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 1,856 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hughes Springs is located at ....
- NaplesNaples, TexasNaples is a city in Morris County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,410 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Naples is located at ....
- OmahaOmaha, TexasOmaha is a city in Morris County, Texas, United States. The population was 999 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Omaha is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
Education
The following school districts serve Morris County:- Daingerfield-Lone Star ISDDaingerfield-Lone Star Independent School DistrictDaingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District is a public school district based in Daingerfield, Texas .Located in Morris County, a small portion of the district extends into Titus County....
(small portion in Titus County) - Hughes Springs ISDHughes Springs Independent School DistrictHughes Springs Independent School District is a public school district based in Hughes Springs, Texas .Located in Cass County, a small portion of the district extends into Morris County....
(mostly in Cass County) - Pewitt CISDPewitt Consolidated Independent School DistrictPewitt Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in Omaha, Texas . The district's boundaries extend into three counties – northern Morris County , northwestern portion of Cass County , and a small portion of east central Titus County.In 2009, the school district was...
(small portions in Titus and Cass counties)
See also
- Dry counties
- Ernest WallaceErnest WallaceErnest Wallace was an historian of Texas, the American West and the southern Great Plains, who was affiliated with Texas Tech University in Lubbock.-Historical works:...
, historianHistorianA historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
of the South PlainsSouth PlainsSouth Plains is a vernacular term that refers to a region in West Texas consisting of the portion of the Llano Estacado extending south of the Texas Panhandle, centered at Lubbock. While prominent in the area of petroleum production, the South Plains is mainly an agricultural region, producing a... - National Register of Historic Places listings in Morris County, Texas