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Morris County

New Jersey · 470,212 residents · 461.025 sq mi
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Morris County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,340. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $250,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
470,212
+12%since 1990
from 421,353 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,020 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 914 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+7%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
412K440K468K496K524K1990201020202024Morris County
2024515K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,340
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,273 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,964
+47%since 1990
from $25,177 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $216,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $724 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
24.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−16%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(387,308)
Black2.9%(12,260)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(19,480)
Asian3.9%(16,413)
Diversity Score28%(117,891)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(385,582)
Black2.7%(12,506)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(36,626)
Asian6.2%(29,310)
Diversity Score37.3%(175,490)
Diversity Score
37
+33%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 36.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.6%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 87.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−13%since 1990
from 24.4 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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Compare Morris County to nearby counties

MORRIS COUNTY VS
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Income$80,789+4%
Home value$524,100+109%
Population896,379+71%
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MORRIS COUNTY VS
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Income$87,522+13%
Home value$459,500+84%
Population531,624+1%
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MORRIS COUNTY VS
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Income$103,202+33%
Home value$529,200+111%
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MORRIS COUNTY VS
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Income$140,374+82%
Home value$552,100+120%
Population356,486−32%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morris County, New Jersey?

Morris County, New Jersey has about 470,212 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Morris County, New Jersey earns about $77,340 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morris County, New Jersey expensive?

In Morris County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $250,400, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Morris County, New Jersey?

About 44.1% of adults age 25 and over in Morris County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.9% of people in Morris County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morris County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Morris County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48,859 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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