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Morrisville, North Carolina

Morrisville is a town located primarily in Wake County, North Carolina, United States.
Population 29,630

Top Events in Morrisville History

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1852History
== History == The area was originally named in 1852 after Jeremiah Morris.
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1865Military
On April 13, 1865, in the Battle of Morrisville, United States cavalry under the command of Gen.
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1875Government
The town was officially chartered in 1875 but was disincorporated in 1933.
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1947Government
Eventually the town charter was restored in 1947.
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1994History
On December 13, 1994, Flagship Airlines Flight 3379 crashed in Morrisville, killing 15 of the 20 people on board.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 census there were 18,576 people, 7,641 households, and 4,752 families residing in the town.
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2017History
In 2017, the median income for a household in the town was $95,763.
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2019Culture
Major employers in 2019 included: == Arts and culture == === National Register of Historic Places === The Morrisville Christian Church, Williamson Page House, and Pugh House...
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 29,630 people, 9,699 households, and 6,781 families residing in the town.
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2025History
=== Downtown === In September 2025, Morrisville broke ground on the site of a planned 25-acre high-density town center.

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Historical Timeline

1852History
== History == The area was originally named in 1852 after Jeremiah Morris.
1865Military
On April 13, 1865, in the Battle of Morrisville, United States cavalry under the command of Gen.
1875Government
The town was officially chartered in 1875 but was disincorporated in 1933.
1947Government
Eventually the town charter was restored in 1947.
1994History
On December 13, 1994, Flagship Airlines Flight 3379 crashed in Morrisville, killing 15 of the 20 people on board.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 census there were 18,576 people, 7,641 households, and 4,752 families residing in the town.
2017History
In 2017, the median income for a household in the town was $95,763.
2019Culture
Major employers in 2019 included: == Arts and culture == === National Register of Historic Places === The Morrisville Christian Church, Williamson Page House, and Pugh House...
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 29,630 people, 9,699 households, and 6,781 families residing in the town.
2025History
=== Downtown === In September 2025, Morrisville broke ground on the site of a planned 25-acre high-density town center.
2027History
The first phase is scheduled to open in 2027.

Did You Know?

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Morrisville is located in the state of North Carolina.
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Morrisville has a population of 29,630 residents.
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According to the 2020 census, the population was 29,630.

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Famous People from Morrisville, North Carolina

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Tom Murry
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