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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Morristown

New Jersey · 18,544 residents · 2.909 sq mi
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Morristown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,563. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $214,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,544
+15%since 1990
from 16,189 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,375 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 5,565 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.0
+1%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,563
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,748 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,086
+37%since 1990
from $22,036 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.5%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,400
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $205,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $640 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
39.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 37.6% in 1990
60.5% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−22%since 1990
from 4.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(11,438)
Black23.2%(3,748)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(2,146)
Asian2.5%(405)
Diversity Score69.2%(11,207)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(9,402)
Black16.5%(3,066)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(5,034)
Asian3.7%(694)
Diversity Score78.3%(14,525)
Diversity Score
78
+13%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 32.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−16%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morristown, New Jersey?

Morristown, New Jersey has about 18,544 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Morristown, New Jersey?

The typical household in Morristown, New Jersey earns about $57,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morristown, New Jersey expensive?

In Morristown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $214,400, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Morristown, New Jersey?

About 39.3% of adults age 25 and over in Morristown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morristown, New Jersey?

About 11.5% of people in Morristown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morristown, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Morristown, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,355 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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