Morris County, Texas

Morris County is a county located near the eastern border of the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 12,934.[1] Its county seat is Daingerfield.[2] Morris County is probably named for William Wright Morris, an early judge and planter from Henderson, also in northeast Texas. As of 2016, Morris County is no longer one of 6 prohibition, or entirely dry, counties in the state of Texas. Morris County is now "partially wet." [3]

Morris County
U.S. county
The Morris County Courthouse in Daingerfield
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°07′N 94°44′W
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1875
SeatDaingerfield
Largest cityDaingerfield
Area
 • Total259 sq mi (670 km2)
 • Land252 sq mi (650 km2)
 • Water6.7 sq mi (17 km2)  2.6%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total12,934
 • Density51/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.co.morris.tx.us

History

In the nineteenth century, this area was settled primarily by European-American planters and farmers, many of whom brought enslaved African Americans with them or purchased others to work as laborers on the cotton plantations they developed. Cotton was most important, but farmers also cultivated other commodity crops before the American Civil War. Eastern Texas was the region of the state with the highest number and proportion of slaves.

The area has continued to be mostly rural and agricultural. In the 21st century, African Americans comprise a significant minority in the county.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 259 square miles (670 km2), of which 252 square miles (650 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) (2.6%) is water.[4] It is the fifth-smallest county in Texas by land area and fourth-smallest by total area.

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18805,032—
18906,58030.8%
19008,22024.9%
191010,43927.0%
192010,289−1.4%
193010,028−2.5%
19409,810−2.2%
19509,433−3.8%
196012,57633.3%
197012,310−2.1%
198014,62918.8%
199013,200−9.8%
200013,048−1.2%
201012,934−0.9%
2019 (est.)12,388[5]−4.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1850–2010[7] 2010–2014[1]

As of the census[8] 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.

Education

The following school districts serve Morris County:

Morris County is also served by the Northeast Texas Community College, whose main campus is in southeastern Titus County, but it has a small satellite campus in Naples.

Communities

Cities

Town

Unincorporated community

Politics
Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[9]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 69.3% 3,872 29.9% 1,669 0.8% 46
2016 69.3% 3,446 28.7% 1,425 2.1% 102
2012 62.9% 3,232 36.2% 1,858 1.0% 49
2008 60.2% 3,158 39.2% 2,055 0.7% 35
2004 53.4% 2,818 46.2% 2,437 0.4% 23
2000 48.7% 2,381 50.2% 2,455 1.1% 53
1996 30.0% 1,449 61.6% 2,973 8.4% 406
1992 25.1% 1,400 54.4% 3,028 20.5% 1,141
1988 37.4% 2,104 62.6% 3,522 0.1% 4
1984 48.5% 2,778 51.1% 2,925 0.4% 24
1980 40.4% 2,133 58.8% 3,105 0.8% 42
1976 37.4% 1,843 62.3% 3,071 0.3% 17
1972 69.5% 2,699 29.9% 1,162 0.6% 24
1968 26.0% 1,064 41.6% 1,701 32.4% 1,323
1964 33.9% 1,218 65.8% 2,366 0.3% 10
1960 44.3% 1,569 55.1% 1,952 0.7% 23
1956 47.6% 1,463 51.8% 1,592 0.7% 20
1952 34.1% 890 65.9% 1,722 0.0% 1
1948 9.2% 143 74.8% 1,164 16.0% 249
1944 8.3% 122 86.0% 1,269 5.8% 85
1940 4.5% 82 95.5% 1,752
1936 4.1% 52 95.9% 1,220
1932 2.9% 38 97.1% 1,253
1928 26.9% 287 73.1% 780
1920 18.1% 164 73.7% 669 8.3% 75
1916 15.3% 163 64.6% 689 20.2% 215
1912 25.7% 89 55.2% 191 19.1% 66

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 21, 2011. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. "TABC Home Page". www.tabc.state.tx.us. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
  4. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  7. "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  9. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-07-28.

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