Morris County GIS Maps
Morris County, Kansas, has 5,386 residents and covers 695.3 square miles. The population declined 9.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Morris County is 20127.
Council Grove is the county's largest population center. Morris County also includes 6 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 29 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Morris County Trends
- Population
- 5,386▾
- Median Home Value
- $120,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,445▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Morris County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Morris County Population
Morris County had 5,386 residents in 2020. That was 9.1% lower than in 2010. Morris County had 718 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 8 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Council Grove, Herington and White City.
Population Trend in Morris County KS
Morris County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Morris County Zip Codes
Morris County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Council Grove (66846), Herington (67449) and White City (66872). Council Grove is the largest zip by population, with about 3,348 residents or 62% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 130% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Morris County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66846 | Council Grove | 3,348 | ▾ -4.5% |
| 67449 | Herington | 2,770 | ▾ -17.3% |
| 66872 | White City | 863 | ▾ -23.9% |
| 66849 | Dwight | 406 | ▾ -16.3% |
| 66873 | Council Grove | 307 | ▾ -3.8% |
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Morris County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Morris County Demographics
Morris County has a median age of 48.7, which makes the county a little older than Kansas overall. About 20.6% of residents are under 18, while 26.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 26.1% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 27.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Morris County KS
Median Age
48.7
Under 18
20.6%
Age 65+
26.1%
Bachelor's+
27.3%
Morris County School Districts
Morris County is served by 5 public school districts with 2,445 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Morris County Unified 417, Centre Unified 397 and Herington Unified 487. Those three districts account for about 71% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Morris County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris County Unified School District 417 | 762 | 31.2% | ▾ -1.3% |
| Centre Unified School District 397 | 563 | 23% | ▴ 1.4% |
| Herington Unified School District 487 | 414 | 16.9% | — 0% |
| Chase County Unified School District 284 | 409 | 16.7% | ▴ 5.4% |
| Rural Vista Unified School District 481 | 297 | 12.1% | ▴ 4.6% |
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Morris County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Morris County Housing & Real Estate
Morris County has a median home value of $120,900 and a median gross rent of $711. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $308,100 and homes spent about 58 days on the market.
Morris County Housing Mix
Morris County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Morris County Housing Trends
Morris County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Morris County, KS
Morris County has 315 business listings across 173 categories. The largest categories in Morris County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (15, 4.8%), Gas Stations (9, 2.9%), and Public And Government Association (6, 1.9%). The full Morris County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Morris County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Morris County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 15 | 4.8% |
| Gas Stations | 9 | 2.9% |
| Public And Government Association | 6 | 1.9% |
| Lake | 6 | 1.9% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 5 | 1.6% |
| Parks & Recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 5 | 1.6% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 5 | 1.6% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 5 | 1.6% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 5 | 1.6% |
Morris County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Cottage House | Accommodation | Council Grove |
| Day Acres | Active Life | Council Grove |
| Western Grain Mill | Agricultural Service | Council Grove |
| Herington Regional Airport | Airlines | Herington |
| Alexander Ranch Airport | Airport | Morris County |
| Saddlerock Cafe | American Restaurants | Council Grove |
| Rerun Consignments | Antique Store | Council Grove |
| Todd's Appliance Parts & Service | Appliance Repair Service | Council Grove |
| Herington Army Airfield | Armed Forces Branch | Herington |
| Alexander ArtWorks | Art Gallery | Council Grove |
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Morris County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Morris County Basemaps
Morris County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Morris County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Morris County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.