Morgan's Point: Demographics & People
About 233 people live in Morgan's Point, in 90 households. Population shrank 8.6% from 255 (2022) to 233 (2024). Median age 40.9 years. (6.3y older than Harris County; 6.4y older than Texas). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 63% White (non-Hispanic) and 25% Hispanic or Latino. 68% of households are family-led. County is gaining 4,101 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 32% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 71 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 8.6% from 255 (2022) to 233 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~213 (extrapolated at -4.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 188.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 46,571 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -8.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 255 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 233 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 233 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 188 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 40.9y is 2.0 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 40.9 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 233 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 51 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 59.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 77.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 46 |
| Population under 18 | 51 |
| Median age | 40.9 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 233 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 188 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 8 |
| Asian residents | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 48 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 30.5% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 0.9% (vs Texas 3.7%) |
| Black population | 6.9% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 24.9% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 63.1% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 155 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 73 |
| Share born in this state | 66.5% |
| Share born in another state | 33.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 31.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 3 |
| From Africa | 3 |
Households & Family Composition
90 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 68% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 76 families, 8% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 76 |
| Married couples with children | 6 |
| Average household size | 2.40 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 13.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 4 |
| Family households | 61 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 67.8% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 90 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 16.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 4,101 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 16.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 56,265 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 52,164 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 4,101 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 20 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 9.7% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 19 residents live in group quarters (8.2% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 19 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 36 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | TX-36 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48071 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 071 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Chambers |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 16.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 13.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 19.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48071 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Chambers County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 870 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48071 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Chambers County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 56.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 35.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 43,837 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 233, shrinking, established, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 233 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Chambers County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade