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Morriston, Florida
Morriston, Florida is located in Florida
Morriston, Florida
Morriston, Florida
Location in Florida
Morriston, Florida is located in the United States
Morriston, Florida
Morriston, Florida
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Florida
County  Levy
Area
 • Total 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2)
 • Land 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
63 ft (19 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 165
 • Density 404.41/sq mi (156.01/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32668
FIPS code 12-46725
GNIS feature ID 287154

Morriston is a small community in Levy County, Florida, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially set up as one.

In 2020, about 165 people lived in Morriston. This was just a tiny bit more than the 164 people who lived there in 2010. Morriston is also part of the larger Gainesville area.

Where is Morriston Located?

Morriston is found in the eastern part of Levy County, Florida. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 29°16′53″N 82°26′17″W / 29.28139°N 82.43806°W / 29.28139; -82.43806.

A main road called U.S. Route 41 runs along the western edge of Morriston. If you go north on this road for about 8 miles, you'll reach Williston. If you travel south for about 17 miles, you'll get to Dunnellon.

The whole area of Morriston is about 1.1 square kilometers (or 0.41 square miles). All of this land is dry land; there are no large bodies of water within the community.

How Many People Live in Morriston?

The number of people living in Morriston has stayed quite steady over the years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 164
2020 165 0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, the population was 164 people. By 2020, it had grown slightly to 165 people. These numbers come from the official U.S. Census, which counts everyone living in the country every ten years.

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