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Morocco, IN
Town in Newton County, Indiana.
Population
1,040
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
976
ZIP codes
0
Morocco and its ZIP codes
Morocco at a glance
- Morocco is about 5.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,767 a year, 14% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,900 (48% below Indiana) and median rent is $852 a month.
Local data for Morocco, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morocco, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,767
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$113,900
Median rent
$852/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.3%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (143), German Americans (123), Mexican Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Morocco.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,216
3,240 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,822
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.3M
FY 2026, $6,459 per person
How people get to work
Morocco, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morocco, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
282
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morocco, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Morocco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrookTown | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Mount AyrTown | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| Donovan, ILVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Iroquois, ILVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Beaverville, ILVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| KentlandTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Hopkins Park, ILVillage | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| Lake VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| Sheldon, ILVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Papineau, ILVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Martinton, ILVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| RaubCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| GoodlandTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| St. Anne, ILVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Sumava ResortsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morocco, IN in?
- Morocco is in Newton County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Morocco, IN?
- About 1,040 people live in Morocco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morocco?
- Nearby places include Brook (6.9 mi), Mount Ayr (8 mi), Donovan, IL (9.6 mi), Iroquois, IL (11 mi), Beaverville, IL (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023