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Morris Plains

New Jersey · 6,153 residents · 2.554 sq mi
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Morris Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,021. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $540,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,153
+18%since 2000
from 5,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,409 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 2,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+3%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Morris Plains
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,021
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,806 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,235
+68%since 2000
from $36,553 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$540,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,310
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,045 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+33%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(4,675)
Black3.6%(219)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(590)
Asian7.9%(487)
Other3.5%(218)
Diversity Score51.5%(3,167)
Diversity Score
51
+160%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morris Plains, New Jersey?

Morris Plains, New Jersey has about 6,153 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morris Plains, New Jersey earns about $127,021 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 $540,900, and the typical rent is about $2,310 a month.

How educated are people in Morris Plains, New Jersey?

About 64.5% 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 2.1% 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 934 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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