Population overview
Morris County is home to roughly 12,133 people, making up about 0.04% of the total population of Texas. Within the East Texas region, it ranks #37 of 44 counties by population. The combination of 254 square miles of land and 12,133 residents yields a density of about 47.8 people per square mile — characteristic of small-town and exurban Texas, where towns are anchored by a county seat surrounded by working farmland and ranches.
How Morris County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Morris County sits in the lower half of the population distribution. It belongs to the smaller end of Texas counties by population — typical of West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Trans-Pecos.
| Comparison | Population | vs Morris |
|---|---|---|
| Morris County | 12,133 | — |
| East Texas region average | 64,981 | +436% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +56% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +41481% |
Neighboring county populations
Morris County shares borders with 7 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie County | New Boston | 92,696 | 104.4 |
| Upshur County | Gilmer | 44,410 | 75.5 |
| Titus County | Mount Pleasant | 31,563 | 76.8 |
| Cass County | Linden | 28,651 | 30.5 |
| Camp County | Pittsburg | 13,380 | 67.6 |
| Red River County | Clarksville | 11,816 | 11.3 |
| Marion County | Jefferson | 9,896 | 26.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Morris County, Texas?+
Morris County has an estimated population of 12,133 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Morris County?+
Morris County has a population density of approximately 47.8 people per square mile across its 254 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a small-town / exurban county.
Where does Morris County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Morris County ranks #153 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.04% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Morris County?+
Among the 7 counties bordering Morris, Bowie County is the most populous with about 92,696 residents.
How is Morris County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.