Morrow is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Its population was 6,569 in 2020.[4] It is the home of Clayton State University and the Georgia Archives.
Morrow, Georgia | |
|---|---|
 Morrow city hall | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto: Come to Morrow | |
 Location in Clayton County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 33°34′43″N 84°20′24″W / 33.57861°N 84.34000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Clayton |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.79 km2) |
| • Land | 3.38 sq mi (8.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 6,569 |
| • Density | 1,942.2/sq mi (749.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 30260, 30287 |
| Area code | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-53004[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332423[3] |
| Website | morrowga |
History
editGeography
editMorrow is located north of the center of Clayton County at 33°34′43″N 84°20′24″W / 33.57861°N 84.34000°W (33.578477, -84.340117).[7] It is bordered to the north by Lake City and to the northwest by Forest Park. Downtown Atlanta is 13 miles (21 km) to the north. Interstate 75 passes through the southern part of the city, with access from Exit 233. The Southlake Mall is in the southwest part of the city near I-75.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Morrow has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.31%, is water.[8]
Demographics
editMorrow has a racially diverse population, in which Black, Hispanic and Asian residents have a greater percent than state average. Ethnic minorities altogether make up 88.6% of the population.[a] Vietnamese Americans make up about 98% of Morrow’s Asian population.[9]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 326 | — | |
| 1960 | 580 | 77.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,708 | 539.3% | |
| 1980 | 3,791 | 2.2% | |
| 1990 | 5,168 | 36.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,882 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 6,445 | 32.0% | |
| 2020 | 6,569 | 1.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
2020 census
editAs of the 2020 census, Morrow had a population of 6,569. The median age was 34.9 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 13.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 83.6 males age 18 and over.[11][12]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[13]
There were 2,157 households in Morrow, and 1,482 families residing in the city. Of those households, 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 38.0% were married-couple households, 20.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 34.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]
There were 2,477 housing units, of which 12.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.6%.[11]
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 750 | 11.42% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,631 | 40.05% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 1,963 | 29.88% |
| Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 174 | 2.65% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,026 | 15.62% |
Education
editClayton County Public Schools operates public schools.
National Archives at Atlanta is located in Morrow.[14]
The main campus of Clayton State University is located in Morrow.
Transportation
editState highways
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Georgia State Route 54 (Jonesboro Road)
Main roads
editThese are roads with more than four lanes.
- Morrow Road
- Southlake Parkway
- Mt Zion Road
Interstate highway
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Interstate 75 passes through the southern part of the city, with access from Exit 233 (GA 54).
Transit systems
editIn addition to a police precinct,[15] three MARTA bus routes serve the city, including:
- Route 193 - Justice Center/SR 54/East Point
- Route 194 - Justice Center/Mt. Zion/SR 42-Morel
- Route 196 - Church/Upper Riverdale/Mt.Zion
Routes 193 and 194 connect the city to the East Point Station. Route 196 connects to the College Park Station.
References
edit- ↑ See below table of racial composition from 2020 census
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "Morrow". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 152. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ↑ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 240. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Morrow city, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Asian Alone or in Any Combination by Selected Groups". Censusreporter.org. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "The National Archives at Atlanta." National Archives. Retrieved on May 16, 2015. "5780 Jonesboro Road Morrow, Georgia 30260"
- ↑ Simmons, Andria. "MARTA opens police precinct in Clayton". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
External links
edit- City of Morrow official website
- Morrow historical marker