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Port Morris

New Jersey · 754 residents · 0.246 sq mi
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Port Morris has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,717. Population has fallen 27% since 2021, a loss of 281 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $332,700. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

754
−27%vs 2021
vs 1,035 in 2021
2020 – 2024
3,065 / sq mi
−27%vs 2021
vs 4,207 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
36.3
+2%vs 2021
vs 35.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
7158319481K1K20202024Port Morris
2024858
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,717
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $58,219 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$21,660
+5%vs 2021
vs $20,611 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
25.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$332,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $331,700 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,540
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,843 in 2021
US average: $1,124
62.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.3% in 2021
37.6% rent
5.9
+3%vs 2021
vs 5.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(481)
Black18.7%(194)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(340)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other1.2%(12)
Diversity Score80.1%(829)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(482)
Black4.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(169)
Asian4.8%(36)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62%(467)
62
−23%vs 2021
vs 80 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
2.2%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 2.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
−14%vs 2021
vs 27.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
93.7%
+13.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
3.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.3% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
55.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
21.4%
+12.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.2% in 2021
49.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.8% in 2021
8.7%
−7.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
3.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Port Morris, New Jersey?

Port Morris, New Jersey has about 754 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Morris, New Jersey earns about $56,717 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Morris, New Jersey expensive?

In Port Morris, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $332,700, and the typical rent is about $1,540 a month.

How educated are people in Port Morris, New Jersey?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Port Morris, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 25.6% of people in Port Morris, 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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