Morris, Manitoba Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Morris census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Morris. It is a township in Canada that encompasses a land area of 1,035.32 km2. The township has a population density of 2.90 people per km2.

We highlight the Morris township's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Morris on the Map

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Morris location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Morris has a population of around 3,049 people. The township's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Morris has increased by ▲ 0.07%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
3,0473,049 +0.07%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.01% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Morris's population is projected to reach approximately 3,051 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 2.95 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
3,0493,0512.95

This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.

Morris Population Trend & Context

Morris is the 46th-largest township in Manitoba, with a 2021 census population of 3,049 — an increase of 2 (▲ 0.07%) people from the 3,047 recorded in 2016.

The township's population has remained relatively stable over this period, reflecting broader trends in mid-sized Manitoba townships. The township's median age of 33.6 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.

How does Morris compare to other Manitoba townships?

Population By Genders

The male population of Morris is around 1,485 while the female population is around 1,560.

Of the 3,049 total population in Morris, the largest gender is female with around 1,560 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,4851,560 +4.81%

Is Morris a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Morris compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Manitoba, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

3.5%
Unemployment rate
4.8 pts below the province
67.1%
Employment rate
8.0 pts above the province
69.2%
Participation rate
4.8 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$88,000
Median household income
$8,500 above the province
11.4%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
2.8 pts below the province

Commute

78.1%
Commute under 30 minutes
4.9 pts above the province
91.1%
Commute by car
5.0 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.7 pts below the province

Housing Character

90.8%
Single-detached houses
24.4 pts above the province
4.3%
Apartments (any building size)
20.0 pts below the province

Household Composition

3.00 people
Average household size
0.50people above the province
16.8%
One-person households
11.4 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Morris Population Compared to Manitoba

Manitoba's population in 2021 was 1,342,153, spread across the area. Here's how Morris compares to the township's key indicators:

IndicatorMorrisManitoba
Median household income$88,000$79,500
Unemployment rate3.5%8.3%
Median age33.638.4
Bachelor's degree or higher9.3%25.9%
Immigrants (%)12.7%19.7%

Population by Age Characteristics

Morris has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 10.20% of the total population. The township median age is 33.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
10 to 14 years130 8.80%180 11.50% 27.78%310 10.20%
15 to 19 years130 8.80%130 8.30% 0.00%260 8.50%
5 to 9 years120 8.10%130 8.30% 7.69%245 8.00%
0 to 4 years120 8.10%120 7.70% 0.00%240 7.90%
40 to 44 years95 6.40%105 6.70% 9.52%200 6.60%
20 to 24 years90 6.10%100 6.40% 10.00%195 6.40%
30 to 34 years100 6.70%90 5.80% 10.00%190 6.20%
35 to 39 years80 5.40%100 6.40% 20.00%185 6.10%
50 to 54 years85 5.70%100 6.40% 15.00%180 5.90%
55 to 59 years90 6.10%90 5.80% 0.00%180 5.90%
60 to 64 years80 5.40%85 5.40% 5.88%165 5.40%
45 to 49 years95 6.40%60 3.80% 36.84%155 5.10%
25 to 29 years75 5.10%70 4.50% 6.67%145 4.80%
65 to 69 years75 5.10%60 3.80% 20.00%140 4.60%
70 to 74 years50 3.40%55 3.50% 9.09%105 3.40%
75 to 79 years30 2.00%35 2.20% 14.29%65 2.10%
80 to 84 years25 1.70%35 2.20% 28.57%55 1.80%
85 years and over15 1.00%30 1.90% 50.00%45 1.50%
Average age of the population36 35.80%35 35.30% 0.00%36 35.50%
Median age of the population34 34.40%33 33.20% 2.91%34 33.60%
85 to 89 years15 1.00%20 1.30% 25.00%30 1.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the township's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 60.70% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 26.10% and 13.30%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Morris are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years24.60%27.60%26.10%
65 years and over13.50%13.10%13.30%

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Morris


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Population of Morris by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Morris is quite diverse, which contributes to the township's vibrant cultural landscape. Morris is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the township appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Morris are Mennonite, which accounts for 30.32% of the total population, followed by German (19.86%), Canadian (16.43%), Russian (12.64%), and English (7.22%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Morris include Dutch, French, Mexican, Manitoban, and Scottish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Mennonite33.69%26.91%30.32%
German19.00%20.73%19.86%
Canadian17.20%15.64%16.43%
Russian10.39%14.55%12.64%
English5.73%9.09%7.22%
Dutch7.17%6.55%7.04%
French6.81%6.18%6.50%
Mexican4.30%7.27%5.78%
Manitoban5.73%4.73%5.23%
Scottish3.58%5.09%4.33%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Morris's population profile.

About 12.7% of Morris's population are immigrants (350 people).

The top countries of origin for Morris's immigrant population are Mexico (165), Philippines (50), United States of America (20), France (15), Germany (15).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Mexico165
Philippines50
United States of America20
France15
Germany15

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 840 of Morris's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 17.05% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 5 or more persons households ranked second, accounting for 10.00% of the population. 1 person, 4 persons, and 3 persons households account for 8.40%, 7.30%, and 6.75%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons31517.05%
5 or more persons18510.00%
1 person1558.40%
4 persons1357.30%
3 persons1256.75%

Income in Morris

Analyzing income distribution in Morris can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Morris is $39,600.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the township's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Morris population or around 395 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 355 and 335 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Morris's median household income is $88,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Morris's median household income is 4,000 dollars above the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the township's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the township's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Morris

This data sheds light on the distribution of Morris residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

37.85% or most of the Morris population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.70% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, 28.30% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 9.25% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree6056501,25537.85%
No certificate, diploma or degree6305451,16533.70%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate47549096528.30%
Bachelor's degree or higher1201853059.25%

Below national average 9.3% of Morris's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Morris

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Morris. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Morris is at 2.40% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate67.07%
Unemployment rate2.40%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the township who work as an employee. The majority of Morris's population (around 60.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the township, there are 250 men and 125 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 375.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed250125375

Employment Industry Sectors

The Morris industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Morris is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Morris has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (22%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 21%, followed by Construction at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing2407022%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting18012021%
Construction1401511%
Retail trade50608%
Transportation and warehousing50406%
Health care and social assistance0856%
Other services (except public administration)45306%
Educational services0504%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services20404%
Wholesale trade30103%
Public administration30103%
Accommodation and food services0302%
Professional, scientific and technical services10202%
Finance and insurance0151%
Arts, entertainment and recreation001%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Morris residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Morris: -33 Manufacturing (22%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (21%), Construction (11%)

Top occupation categories in Morris: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (25%), Sales and service occupations (17%), Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (14%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the township. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work52541093567.00%
Worked at home14512527019.40%
No fixed workplace address1553519013.60%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Morris residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Morris residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Morris spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the township's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the township.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes52.70%
15 to 29 minutes25.40%
30 to 44 minutes10.70%
60 minutes and over6.70%
45 to 59 minutes4.90%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Morrisshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the township's social fabric. We can gain insights into Morris's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
68.36%
Married or living common-law
31.64%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights township's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Morris. About 2,915 people living in the province speak English, 105 people speak French, 30 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English2,915
French105
Neither English nor French30
English and French0

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English62.6%82.3%
Non-official languages32.7%13.8%
French3.3%1.8%

Religion

Morris is predominantly Christian. About 2,330 of its population is Christian (1,195 males and 1,195 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian84.3%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Morris

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Places to Visit in Morris

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morris

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Morris has a population of 3,049 people, making it the 46th township in Manitoba. The population increased slightly from 3,047 in 2016, an increase of 2 people or 0.07%. The township has a population density of 2.9 people per km² across a land area of 1,035.32 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Morris's population remained essentially flat between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 3,047 to 3,049 people, a marginal change of 2 residents. This stability is characteristic of many mid-sized other Manitoba townships during this period. The median age of 33.60 years suggests a comparatively young population. The relatively low proportion of one-person households (16.8%) points to a family-oriented community. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Morris has a population density of approximately 2.90 people per square kilometre.

Morris covers a land area of approximately 1,035.32 km².

The median age of the population in Morris is 33.60 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Morris is Mennonite.

The median household income in Morris is $88,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Morris.

Christian is the predominant religion in Morris.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.