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Morristown

New Jersey · 20,180 residents · 2.909 sq mi
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Morristown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,130. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% 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 $479,100. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,180
+9%since 2000
from 18,544 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,937 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 6,375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
−3%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K20K21K1990201020202024Morristown
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,130
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,960
+96%since 2000
from $30,086 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$479,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,941
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $914 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
68.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+16%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(9,402)
Black16.5%(3,066)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(5,034)
Asian3.7%(694)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.3%(14,525)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(9,198)
Black9.7%(1,961)
Hispanic / Latino36.5%(7,367)
Asian4.8%(961)
Other4.6%(924)
Diversity Score81.6%(16,476)
Diversity Score
82
+4%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
25.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morristown, New Jersey?

Morristown, New Jersey has about 20,180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morristown, New Jersey earns about $111,130 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 $479,100, and the typical rent is about $1,941 a month.

How educated are people in Morristown, New Jersey?

About 57.2% 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 8.8% 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 3,991 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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