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Morris, Alabama
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Location of Morris in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.19 sq mi (8.26 km2) |
| • Land | 3.18 sq mi (8.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,259 |
| • Density | 710.60/sq mi (274.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35116
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| Area code(s) | 205 & 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-51456 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0123071 |
Morris is a town located in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is found north of Gardendale, which is a suburb of Birmingham.
Morris first became an official town on September 19, 1885. For a period after 1910, it stopped being an official town. However, it reincorporated and became a town again on July 11, 1950. In 2020, the town had a population of 2,259 people. This was an increase from 1,859 people in 2010.
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About Morris: Location and Name
Morris is located at coordinates 33°44′51″N 86°48′25″W / 33.74750°N 86.80694°W.
The U.S. Census Bureau states that the town covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (8.26 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
The town was named after Mary Hunter "Mae" Morris. She was an important early pioneer in the area.
Population Changes in Morris
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 156 | — | |
| 1900 | 187 | 19.9% | |
| 1910 | 299 | 59.9% | |
| 1960 | 638 | — | |
| 1970 | 519 | −18.7% | |
| 1980 | 623 | 20.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,136 | 82.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,827 | 60.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,859 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,259 | 21.5% | |
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Morris in 2020
In the 2020 United States census, Morris had 2,259 residents. There were 751 households and 552 families living in the town.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,096 | 92.78% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 45 | 1.99% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.49% |
| Other/Mixed | 85 | 3.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 0.89% |
Morris in 2010
According to the 2010 census, Morris had a total population of 1,859 people. There were 719 households, with 555 of them being families. The town had about 619.7 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Morris were White (97.7%). A smaller number were Black or African American (1.0%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (0.3%). About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 33.1% of households, there were children under 18 years old. Most households (62.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.59 people, and the average family had 2.98 people.
The median age in Morris was 41.4 years. This means half the people were younger than 41.4, and half were older.
Education in the Area
Students from Morris attend schools in nearby Kimberly, Alabama. These schools include Bryan Elementary School and North Jefferson Middle School. For high school, students go to Mortimer Jordan High School.
Famous People from Morris
- Haylie McCleney – An Olympian who plays softball for the United States.
- Peter Tom Willis – A former quarterback in the NFL (National Football League).
- Pat Buttram – An actor known for his role as Mr. Haney in the TV show Green Acres. He was also a sidekick to Gene Autry.
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Location of Morris in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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