Kansas

Morris

5,386
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Morris

Morris, Kansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 770. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 5,386.

Its recorded population peaked at 12,397 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 57 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Council Grove KS Militia Operations (1863), and 28 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20205,386
20105,923
20006,104
19906,198
19806,419
19706,432
19607,392
19508,485
194010,363
193011,859
192012,005
191012,397
190011,967
189011,381
18809,265
18702,225
1860770
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Morris

Military engagements that took place in Morris, Kansas.

Council Grove KS Militia Operations (1863)
1863

Historic places in Morris

National Register of Historic Places listings in Morris, Kansas.

Old Kaw Mission
Council Grove
Council Grove Carnegie Library
Council Grove
Young, William, Archeological Site
Council Grove
Four Mile Creek Lattice
Wilsey
Diamond Spring
Wilsey
Dunlap Colored Cemetery
Dunlap
Council Grove Downtown Historic District
Council Grove
Cottage House Hotel
Council Grove
Greenwood Cemetery
Council Grove
Hays, Seth, House
Council Grove
Farmers and Drovers Bank and Indicator Building (Boundary Increase)
Council Grove
Big John Farm Limestone Bank Barn
Council Grove
Council Grove Missouri, Kansas and Texas Depot
Council Grove
Council Grove National Bank
Council Grove
Council Grove Historic District
Council Grove
First Baptist Church
Council Grove
Farmers and Drovers Bank
Council Grove
Carlson, Oscar, House
Burdick
Jenkins Building
White City
Furney Farm
Council Grove
Last Chance Store
Council Grove
Simcock House
Council Grove
US Post Office-Council Grove
Council Grove
Six Mile Creek Stage Station Historic District
Burdick
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Frequently asked about Morris

When does Morris first appear in the US census?
Morris, Kansas first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 770.
What is the population of Morris?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Morris had a recorded population of 5,386.
When did Morris's population peak?
Morris's recorded population peaked at 12,397 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Morris?
1 documented military engagement took place in Morris, including Council Grove KS Militia Operations (1863).
How many historic places are in Morris?
28 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Morris, Kansas.
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