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 2025 the population of Morrill County is 4,492. The population is expected to shrink to 4,374 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.53%.
The median age of Morrill County residents is 44.
The diversity index of Morrill County is 46.9, meaning that there is a 47% 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 $82,491 and projected to be $89,651 in 2030. Per capita income is $34,638, projected to be $37,693 in 2030. 2.03% of households – 91 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $705,547 and the average disposable income is $62,526.
There are 2,273 housing units in Morrill County; 1,383 are owner-occupied, 501 are rented, and 389 are vacant. The average home value is $178,355, with 67 homes built in 2010 or later, and 806 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 247 businesses in Morrill County, employing 1,676 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,101 age 16 and above. 660 workers commute into Morrill County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,381 residents both live and work in/around Morrill County. The average travel time is 21.8 minutes. 20.2% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.26% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,666 drive alone, 178 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 90 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 167 residents work from home.
1,056 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 409 have associates degrees, 500 have bachelor’s degrees, and 229 hold a graduate or professional degree.
