Morriston, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Morriston, Florida
Census-designated place
Morriston, Florida Location in Florida Show map of Florida Morriston, Florida Location in the United States Show map of 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.

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.

See also

In Spanish: Morriston (Florida) para niños