Nebraska

Morrill

4,555
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Morrill

Morrill, Nebraska, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 4,584. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 4,555.

Its recorded population peaked at 9,950 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 54 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Yellow Thunder Camp (Sioux), and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20204,555
20105,042
20005,440
19905,423
19806,085
19705,813
19607,057
19508,263
19409,436
19309,950
19209,151
19104,584
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Morrill

Military engagements that took place in Morrill, Nebraska.

Battle of Yellow Thunder Camp (Sioux)
1868

Historic places in Morrill

National Register of Historic Places listings in Morrill, Nebraska.

Greenwood Stage Station
Bridgeport
Mud Springs Station Archeological District
Dalton
Courthouse and Jail House Rocks
Bridgeport
Camp Clarke Bridge Site
Bridgeport
Chimney Rock National Historic Site
Bayard
Schuetz Log Cabin
Dalton
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Frequently asked about Morrill

When does Morrill first appear in the US census?
Morrill, Nebraska first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 4,584.
What is the population of Morrill?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Morrill had a recorded population of 4,555.
When did Morrill's population peak?
Morrill's recorded population peaked at 9,950 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Morrill?
1 documented military engagement took place in Morrill, including Battle of Yellow Thunder Camp (Sioux).
How many historic places are in Morrill?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Morrill, Nebraska.
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