Town · New Jersey
Morristown, New Jersey
Morristown, town, in Morris County, New Jersey. Morristown had 20,750 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 20,180 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 20,453 (±27). GEOID 3448300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,750
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,180 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,453 ±27
Median household income
$121,340
±$14,435 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$567,600
±$35,322 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,274
±$125 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Morristown and what county is it in?
Morristown is a town in Morris County, New Jersey. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 6,937 residents per square mile in 2020.
Morristown is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Morristown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 20,750 people lived in Morristown on July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, in line with New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 20,180 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 20,453 (±27).
| Measure | Morristown | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,453 ±27 | 514,528 | +1,544 |
| Households | 9,069 ±504 | 193,245 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.21 ±0.12 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,360 ±524 | 199,506 | no clear change |
Morristown's population since 2000
From 18,544 in 2000 to 20,750 in 2025: up 11.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Morristown as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Morristown?
The median resident of Morristown is 34.2 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 32.9%. 22.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Morristown | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 ±1.3 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.0% ±2.3 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.3% ±2.2 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±2.3 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.9% ±4.9 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.1% ±4.3 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±2.1 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±1.2 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±2.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.5% ±3.6 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.3% ±4.7 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| With a disability | 7.9% ±2.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.9% ±2.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6% ±2.9 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 58.1% ±4.1 pts | 57.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.4% ±2.7 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.9% ±2.6 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Morristown earn?
Half of Morristown's 9,069 households earn less than $121,340 a year (±$14,435), against $137,326 in Morris County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $118,817 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Morristown | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,340 ±$14,435 | $137,326 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $162,717 ±$10,998 | $186,467 | – |
| Per capita income | $73,143 ±$6,035 | $71,044 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.8% ±3.1 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.9% ±8.6 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5% ±3.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±1.4 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0% ±2.1 pts | 95.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Morristown?
Owners occupy 36.7% of Morristown's occupied homes and renters 63.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $567,600 by its owner (±$35,322). The median renter pays $2,274 a month including utilities, and 29.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Morristown | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $567,600 ±$35,322 | $582,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,274 ±$125 | $1,904 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.6% ±4.9 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,984 ±$203 | $3,295 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 36.7% ±3.4 pts | 74.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 63.3% ±3.4 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 9,360 ±524 | 199,506 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4% ±2.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 24.7% ±3.0 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.8% ±2.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.5% ±3.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.3% ±2.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Morristown building?
Builders took permits for 65 new housing units in Morristown in 2025 (20 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 4 of 12 months), 3.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Morristown work and get to work?
62.2% of Morristown's workers drive alone and 18.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Morristown | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.3% ±2.5 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±2.1 pts | 5.2% | +2.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 62.2% ±3.3 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±2.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.1% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 6.0% ±1.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.8% ±2.8 pts | 21.8% | +13.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min ±1.4 | 29.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Morristown?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Morristown (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $78,654 (Tract 435) to $160,091 (Tract 438.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 438.02Morris County | 4,475 | $108,472 |
| Tract 435Morris County | 3,584 | $78,654 |
| Tract 437Morris County | 3,504 | $149,864 |
| Tract 436.01Morris County | 3,138 | $130,139 |
| Tract 438.01Morris County | 2,915 | $160,091 |
| Tract 436.02Morris County | 2,837 | $111,603 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Morristown) · Census block assignment files
How does Morristown compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Morristown is the 1,876th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 49th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Morristown ranks 320th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 49th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 183rd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 81st | 787 |
| Median household income | 320th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 167th | 785 |
| Median home value | 219th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 116th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 225th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 221st | 780 |
| Median age | 745th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 739th | 777 |
| Work from home | 304th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 699th | 787 |
Morristown's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Morristown with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Morristown?
7 of the 57 figures for Morristown on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Morristown are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Morristown.