Morrisville, North Carolina

Morrisville, North Carolina
Morrisville town limit sign
Page House
Pugh House
Lake Crabtree
Church Street Park
Motto: 
"Live Connected. Live Well."
Location in Wake County and the state of North Carolina.
Coordinates: 35°48′57″N 78°50′21″W / 35.81583°N 78.83917°W / 35.81583; -78.83917
Country United States
State North Carolina
CountiesWake, Durham
Founded1852
IncorporatedMarch 3, 1875
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager government
 • BodyMorrisville Town Council
 • MayorT.J. Cawley (Ind.)
Area
 • Total
8.89 sq mi (23.02 km2)
 • Land8.83 sq mi (22.86 km2)
 • Water0.062 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation
299 ft (91 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
29,630
 • Density3,360/sq mi (1,296/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
27519, 27560
Area code(s)919 & 984
FIPS code37-44520
GNIS feature ID2406198
Websitemorrisvillenc.gov

Morrisville is a town located primarily in Wake County, North Carolina, United States (a small portion extends into neighboring Durham County). According to the 2020 census, the population was 29,630. Morrisville is part of the Research Triangle metropolitan region, located midway between the cities of Raleigh and Durham. The Research Triangle region encompasses the Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC Combined Statistical Area. The operational headquarters of Lenovo is located in the municipal limits.