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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Morris Plains

New Jersey · 5,219 residents · 2.554 sq mi
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Morris Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,766. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $234,500. With a median age of 38.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 58% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,219
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,043 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 40.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Morris Plains
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,766
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,806 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,926
−24%vs 2000
vs $36,553 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$234,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $271,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,045 in 2000
US average: $450
89.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.6% in 2000
10.8% rent
3.6
+13%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score19.8%(1,036)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(4,960)
Black1.7%(91)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(36)
Asian3%(156)
Other0.2%(12)
Diversity Score13.5%(704)
13
−32%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.6%
−10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
17.3%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Morris Plains, New Jersey?

Morris Plains, New Jersey has about 5,219 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Morris Plains, New Jersey earns about $64,766 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 $234,500, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Morris Plains, New Jersey?

About 40.6% 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 2.3% of people in Morris Plains, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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