Graced with rolling hills, Morrill County is also home to Chimney Rock, a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail. Bridgeport, the county seat, hosts the annual Camp Clarke Days, the best of small-town living.
As of 2026 the population of Morrill County is 4,416. The population is expected to shrink to 4,331 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.39%.
The median age of Morrill County residents is 44.
The diversity index of Morrill County is 47.9, meaning that there is a 48% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Morrill County is $84,484 and projected to be $92,722 in 2031. Per capita income is $36,030, projected to be $39,771 in 2031. 2.11% of households – 93 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $881,830 and the average disposable income is $64,005.
There are 2,266 housing units in Morrill County; 1,403 are owner-occupied, 471 are rented, and 392 are vacant. The average home value is $187,735, with 94 homes built in 2010 or later, and 813 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 250 businesses in Morrill County, employing 1,659 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,095 age 16 and above. 640 workers commute into Morrill County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,404 residents both live and work in/around Morrill County. The average travel time is 21.6 minutes. 19.94% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.99% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,636 drive alone, 182 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 93 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 184 residents work from home.
1,112 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 428 have associates degrees, 456 have bachelor’s degrees, and 168 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
