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Morris Plains

New Jersey · 6,586 residents (2025 est.) · 2.554 sq mi
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#248Highest median rentof 6,764$2,835#292Most educatedof 6,82672.2%
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Morris Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $154,923. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $643,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,315
+21%since 2000
from 5,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,473 / sq mi
+7%since 2009
from 2,306 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+2%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,586 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Morris Plains
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(328)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(302)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(361)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.2%(327)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(227)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.6%(983)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.1%(891)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.5%(1,103)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.1%(698)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.9%(751)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.4%(277)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(67)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$154,923
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,806 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,212
+128%since 2000
from $36,553 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−1%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$643,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,835
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,045 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
−15%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(4,747)
Black1.3%(70)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(141)
Asian4.3%(225)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(5,083)
Black1.5%(95)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(448)
Asian7.4%(466)
Other3.5%(223)
Diversity Score
43
+89%since 2009
from 22 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Honduran2.3%(145)
Colombian1.9%(117)
Ecuadorian1.1%(67)
Cuban0.7%(44)
Mexican0.4%(25)
Dominican0.2%(12)
Costa Rican0.2%(11)
Spaniard0.2%(11)
Asian origin
Vietnamese1.3%(81)
Filipino1%(65)
Chinese0.8%(49)
Uzbek0.5%(34)
Korean0.4%(28)
Taiwanese0.4%(25)
Ancestry
Irish26%(1,643)
Italian19.9%(1,257)
German16.2%(1,023)
English11.4%(717)
Polish10.1%(635)
Dutch3.1%(198)
American2.2%(141)
French1.9%(122)
Ukrainian1.7%(107)
Russian1.5%(96)
Arab1.5%(95)
Turkish1.3%(81)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.1%(69)
Welsh1%(65)
Hungarian0.7%(47)
Austrian0.6%(38)
British0.6%(38)
Moroccan0.5%(33)
Czech0.5%(33)
Portuguese0.5%(30)
Canadian0.4%(26)
Swedish0.4%(23)
Brazilian0.3%(22)
Lithuanian0.3%(21)
Belgian0.3%(18)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(15)
Lebanese0.2%(14)
Syrian0.2%(13)
Greek0.2%(13)
Finnish0.1%(8)
Slovene0.1%(6)
Danish0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.2%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 92.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.1%(797)
Married62.1%(1,644)
Widowed0.5%(12)
Divorced7.3%(194)
Women 15+
Never married27.1%(726)
Married60.3%(1,615)
Widowed6.6%(177)
Divorced5.9%(159)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morris Plains, New Jersey?

Morris Plains, New Jersey has about 6,315 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morris Plains, New Jersey?

The typical household in Morris Plains, New Jersey earns about $154,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morris Plains, New Jersey expensive?

In Morris Plains, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $643,300, and the typical rent is about $2,835 a month.

How educated are people in Morris Plains, New Jersey?

About 72.2% of adults age 25 and over in Morris Plains, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morris Plains, New Jersey?

About 3.2% of people in Morris Plains, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morris Plains, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Morris Plains, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,096 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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