The Village of Morrill in Scotts Bluff County is located in the extreme west Panhandle of Nebraska. This small, friendly community prides itself on community development and has excellent schools and businesses. Morrill was incorporated in April of 1907, and some of the original buildings are still occupied by thriving businesses.
As of 2025 the population of Morrill is 887. The population is expected to shrink to 875 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.27%.
The median age of Morrill residents is 45.
The diversity index of Morrill is 49.6, meaning that there is a 50% 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 is $67,778 and projected to be $75,104 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,641, projected to be $34,161 in 2030. 1.69% of households – 15 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $625,049 and the average disposable income is $53,206.
There are 438 housing units in Morrill; 287 are owner-occupied, 114 are rented, and 37 are vacant. The average home value is $190,949, with 15 homes built in 2010 or later, and 152 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 47 businesses in Morrill, employing 697 workers and pulling from a labor force of 347 age 16 and above. 23 workers commute into Morrill from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
299 residents both live and work in/around Morrill. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 16.72% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.34% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 262 drive alone, 34 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 35 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 16 residents work from home.
219 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 57 have associates degrees, 101 have bachelor’s degrees, and 34 hold a graduate or professional degree.
