About the Town

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Morrisville is located in Wake County, just outside the capital city of Raleigh in Central North Carolina. It is one of the most diverse towns in North Carolina and is widely recognized as a community where people want to live, work, play, visit, and learn. In 2025 alone, Morrisville was recognized as:

#1 of 185 Best Suburbs for Young Professionals in NC

#2 of 509 Best Places to Live in NC

#2 of 185 Best Suburbs to Live in NC

#3 of 509 Best Places to Raise a Family in NC

#3 of 185 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in NC

#5 of 355 Places with the Best Public Schools in NC

#5 of 185 Suburbs with the Best Public Schools in NC

The Town was recognized as an All-America City (AAC) by the National Civic League in 2021 and again in 2026, one of only 10 communities nationwide to earn this title. The AAC Award recognizes communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and innovation to successfully address local issues. In 2026, Morrisville was the only municipality in North Carolina named as one of 20 finalists and as a Top 10 All-America City. 

These accolades are reflective of the warm connection felt throughout the town that residents say make Morrisville so unique. This is being further enhanced with the addition of the Town Center, which broke ground in fall 2025, to create a downtown destination that will include the Town Green, an amphitheater, and a mix of cottage retail. The Town Center District also includes the Morrisville Community Library, the Town’s first dog park (opened 2025), Indian Creek Trailhead and playground, and the Western Wake Farmers Market.

 

Since 2000, Morrisville's population has ballooned from 5,000 to over an estimated 34,800 residents as of December 2025. The Town is expected to reach full population growth of approximately 38,000 to 40,000 residents in the next three to five years. The Town's demographics include approximately 46% Asian, 35% White, 10% African-American, and 9% other and two or more races. Asian Indian is the Town's largest group in the Asian category representing approximately 36% of the total population in 2020, a considerable increase from 20% in 2010. In addition, 74% of the population is over age 18, according to the 2020 Census. The Town and the community are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all residents, businesses, and visitors. The Town maintains a focus on cultural awareness and celebrates the multicultural heritage of our community through a variety of events along with the adoption of a Language Access Plan to enhance communication with all of our residents and stakeholders.

Morrisville is located adjacent to Research Triangle Park – a national hotbed of technological development, hosting over 385 companies and 55,000 workers with more than $6 billion dollars of research investment. The Town's economy is based on highly skilled professional and technology industries, including recent expansion in life sciences and advanced manufacturing, supported by a highly-educated, highly-motivated, and broadly cultured population. As a result, the local median household income is now almost twice the state average.

The Town is close to both Raleigh and Durham for access to amenities found in larger cities. The Town is also conveniently located within 10 minutes of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, has immediate access to Interstates 40 and 85, and is working closely with regional partners to establish additional regional and multi-modal transit options.

The Wake County Public School System provides excellent schools for Morrisville families, including the Wake Early College of Information and Biotechnologies and Morrisville High School, set to open in fall 2027. Wake Technical Community College’s RTP Campus, located in Morrisville, also offers traditional and innovative college courses.

 

Morrisville staff takes pride in adhering to the Town's four Core Values and demonstrates these through work with one another and in service to the community:

  • Dedication: Consistently provides timely, high-quality work. Demonstrates a high level of commitment to the organization and its goals.
  • Integrity: Can be trusted to do what you say you will do. Consistently does the right things for the right reason.
  • Courtesy: Interacts easily and respectfully with a variety of audiences. Demonstrates tact and diplomacy when resolving conflicts or addressing concerns.
  • Innovation: Take initiative to obtain new knowledge and skills that contribute to the organization's success. Identifies new approaches to work that produce better outcomes and save resources.

People come to and stay in Morrisville because of the superb quality of life. Our Town Council, staff, residents, stakeholders, and volunteers are committed to maintaining Morrisville as a mid-sized community that maintains its small town charm. Morrisville is a warm and welcoming community, validating the Town's ideology and philosophy, "Live Connected. Live Well." We encourage you to come visit…and stay!

 

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