City profile · Vermont · Census ACS 2023

Morrisville, VT

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Morrisville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,527
Residents
$66,792
Median income
$258,800
Median home
$1,345
Median rent (state)

Morrisville - the verdict

Morrisville ranks in the 45th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

45th
percentile, household income
57th
percentile, home value
50th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Morrisville, VT

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 2,527 residents in Morrisville, a small town within Vermont. Median household income here is $66,792 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 6.0%. Home values in Morrisville run a median of $258,800, and the median resident age is 40.5 years. 32.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 65.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 40.8°F.

Vermont tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Vermont at 98.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,345 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $251 across Vermont, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. The average commute for Morrisville workers runs 20.4 minutes, with 76.2% driving alone and 8.0% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 18.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

2,527 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Vermont

Median Household Income

$66,792 /yr

Poverty 6.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Vermont average

How does Morrisville compare to other US cities?

Here's how Morrisville stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 45% higher than other cities
Home value 57% pricier than other cities
Median rent 50% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Morrisville against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Vermont only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Vermont-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent sits close to the middle of Vermont's city distribution

Among the 161 Vermont cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Morrisville ranks #89 - the 29th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Morrisville only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#73 of 149
51st percentile in Vermont
Median Gross Rent
#89 of 161
29th percentile in Vermont
Median Home Value
#58 of 152
62nd percentile in Vermont
Poverty Rate
#63 of 161
61st percentile in Vermont
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#88 of 161
45th percentile in Vermont

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Vermont only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

45thIncome percentile

45th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Morrisville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$258,800 43rd percentile more affordable than 43% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Morrisville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Morrisville, VT Morrisville, VT's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Morrisville, VT-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Morrisville, VT median $66,792/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Morrisville, VT's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Morrisville, VT. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 32.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,527
Median Income
$66,792
Median Home Value
$258,800
Median Age
40.5
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Labor force participation
65.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%

Climate

Avg Temperature
40.8°F
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,100 residents2,200 residents2,300 residents2,400 residents2,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,139 residents 2,404 residents ▲ +12.4%
Morrisville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.4 minutes
Drive Alone
76.2%
Carpool
5.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
7.0%
Work from Home
8.0%
Other
2.9%

Based on 1,397 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Vermont - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$98
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$251
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Vermont state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Vermont state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Morrisville sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,345/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
18.3 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Vermont

Vergennes
2,571 people
West Brattleboro
2,614 people
Fair Haven
2,435 people
Swanton
2,732 people
Bellows Falls
2,851 people
White River Junction
2,878 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Morrisville's 2,527 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Lewiston, NY
2,527 people
Meeker, CO
2,528 people
Dalton Gardens, ID
2,526 people
Carrollton, IL
2,528 people
West Branch, IA
2,526 people
Norton Center, MA
2,526 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Morrisville's $66,792 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Pembroke, GA
$66,797 median income
Prophetstown, IL
$66,797 median income
Stoutsville, OH
$66,786 median income
Clarksville, TN
$66,786 median income
Rockford, TN
$66,786 median income
Ackerly, TX
$66,786 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Morrisville, VT Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Morrisville, VT - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 90.0% 6.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.6% White 90.0% Black or African American 0.2% Asian 1.9% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.4% Two or more races 6.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Morrisville compares to nearby Vermont cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Morrisville (this city) 2,527 $66,792
Vergennes 2,571 $85,417
West Brattleboro 2,614 $39,555
Fair Haven 2,435 $65,898
Census ACS 5-year FIPS VT NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Morrisville, VT?

What is the population of Morrisville, VT? +

The population of Morrisville, VT stands at 2,527 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Morrisville, VT? +

Median annual household income in Morrisville runs $66,792, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Morrisville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Morrisville; the closest available measure is the Vermont state average, a cost of living index of 98.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Vermont vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Morrisville, VT? +

A typical home in Morrisville is worth $258,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Morrisville? +

Climate normals put Morrisville's yearly average temperature at 40.8°F. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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