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Morris County

New Jersey · 509,285 residents · 461.025 sq mi
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Morris County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,298. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% 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 $462,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% 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

Total population
509,285
+8%since 2000
from 470,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,105 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+13%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
412K440K468K496K524K1990201020202024Morris County
2024515K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,298
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,340 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,981
+60%since 2000
from $36,964 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$462,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,622
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+22%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Morris County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(385,582)
Black2.7%(12,506)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(36,626)
Asian6.2%(29,310)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.3%(175,490)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67%(341,175)
Black3.1%(15,586)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(76,661)
Asian11.3%(57,700)
Other2.4%(12,398)
Diversity Score62.9%(320,219)
Segregation Score32.5%(165,682)
Diversity Score
63
+68%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morris County, New Jersey?

Morris County, New Jersey has about 509,285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morris County, New Jersey earns about $117,298 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 $462,100, and the typical rent is about $1,622 a month.

How educated are people in Morris County, New Jersey?

About 55.3% 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 4.8% 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 87,932 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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