Morgan's Point

City in Harris County, Texas

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Morgan's Point is a city in Harris County, Texas, with 273 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Porte, 3.0 miles W.

About Morgan's Point

Morgan's Point is located 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Houston in southeastern Harris County, Texas, United States, located on the shores of Galveston Bay at the inlet to the Houston Ship Channel, near La Porte and Baytown. As of the 2020 census, it has 273 residents, and is located within the La Porte Independent School District.

Morgan's Point National Historic District includes the "Carriage House" otherwise known as City Hall, and the Governor Ross S. Sterling mansion, directly across the street; as well as several other notable properties. It earned fame in Texas's early history for being the home of the legendary Emily West (Morgan), known as "The Yellow Rose of Texas". It later became a Houston-area resort community for the wealthy in the early 20th century.

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Living in Morgan's Point

Median household income
$76,250
Median home value
$425,000
Median rent
$1,354/mo
Median age
40.9
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Morgan's Point, TX population

Morgan's Point had 273 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census273
Density333 per sq mi (129 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Morgan's Point at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyHarris County
TypeCity
Population273 (2020)
Land area0.82 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Water area0.70 sq mi (1.82 km²)
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates29.6715° N, 94.9992° W
ZIP code77571
Census code (GEOID)4849380

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Morgan's Point

What county is Morgan's Point in?

Morgan's Point is in Harris County, Texas.

What is the population of Morgan's Point, TX?

273 people lived in Morgan's Point at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Morgan's Point, TX?

The ZIP code of Morgan's Point is 77571.

What is the elevation of Morgan's Point?

20 feet (6 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Morgan's Point?

La Porte (3.0 mi), Shoreacres (3.7 mi), Seabrook (5.4 mi), Baytown (6.9 mi), Deer Park (7.2 mi).

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