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 2024 the population of Morrill County is 4,448. The population is expected to shrink to 4,353 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.43%.
The median age of Morrill County residents is 44.
The diversity index of Morrill County is 47.1, 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 $78,775 and projected to be $89,674 in 2029. Per capita income is $33,289, projected to be $38,264 in 2029. 1.35% of households – 60 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $670,120 and the average disposable income is $62,639.
There are 2,266 housing units in Morrill County; 1,367 are owner-occupied, 511 are rented, and 388 are vacant. The average home value is $160,918, with 44 homes built in 2010 or later, and 817 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 253 businesses in Morrill County, employing 1,804 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,063 age 16 and above. 657 workers commute into Morrill County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,356 residents both live and work in/around Morrill County. The average travel time is 22.2 minutes. 17.55% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.47% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,591 drive alone, 222 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 73 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 177 residents work from home.
1,077 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 392 have associates degrees, 457 have bachelor’s degrees, and 182 hold a graduate or professional degree.
