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Morris County, New Jersey
Morris County, New Jersey. Morris County had 524,251 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020, in line with New Jersey (+2.8%). It holds 70 places (19 cities, villages and boroughs, 20 towns and townships and 31 census-designated) and 110 census tracts. GEOID 34027.
Morris County is one of the 22 counties of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
524,251
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 509,285 · ACS 2020-2024: 514,528
Median household income
$137,326
±$2,991 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$582,500
±$5,640 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,904
±$30 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
How many people live in Morris County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 509,285 residents in Morris County. The Census Bureau estimates 524,251 for July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, in line with New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 514,528 over 461 square miles of land.
| Measure | Morris County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 514,528 | 9,343,809 | +21,149 |
| Households | 193,245±705 | 3,507,701 | +11,361 |
| Average household size | 2.62±0.01 | 2.62 | −0.04 |
| Housing units | 199,506±100 | 3,791,354 | +6,167 |
Morris County's population since 2000
From 470,212 in 2000 to 524,251 in 2025: up 11.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Morris County?
Morris County holds 70 places: 19 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 20 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 31 census-designated places. The largest is Parsippany-Troy Hills Township with 56,633 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | 56,162 | $112,327 |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Olive Township | 28,886 | $117,394 |
| Randolph Township | 26,504 | $175,000 |
| Rockaway Township | 25,341 | $141,868 |
| Morris Township | 22,974 | $204,951 |
| Roxbury Township | 22,950 | $134,519 |
| Parsippany | 22,778 | $99,405 |
| Montville Township | 22,450 | $169,083 |
| Jefferson Township | 20,538 | $119,836 |
| Morristown | 20,180 | $121,340 |
| Dover | 18,460 | $73,737 |
| Washington Township, Morris County | 18,197 | $165,651 |
| Denville Township | 17,107 | $160,817 |
| Madison | 16,937 | $171,471 |
| Pequannock Township | 15,571 | $120,666 |
| Hanover Township | 14,677 | $156,956 |
| Florham Park | 12,585 | $158,696 |
| Pompton Plains | 11,144 | $117,959 |
| East Hanover Township | 11,105 | $149,583 |
| Chatham Township | 10,983 | $198,913 |
| Lincoln Park | 10,915 | $123,397 |
| Succasunna | 10,338 | $161,712 |
| Lake Hopatcong | 10,232 | $117,625 |
| Lake Hiawatha | 10,194 | $104,663 |
| Kinnelon | 9,966 | $187,438 |
| Flanders | 9,832 | $147,367 |
| Budd Lake | 9,784 | $114,154 |
| Oak Ridge | 10,996 | $121,875 |
| Chatham | 9,212 | $241,500 |
| Whippany | 8,863 | $151,420 |
| Boonton | 8,815 | $114,302 |
| White Meadow Lake | 8,710 | $149,324 |
| Long Hill Township | 8,629 | $169,079 |
| Butler | 8,047 | $111,557 |
| Chester Township | 7,713 | $241,856 |
| Wharton | 7,241 | $85,767 |
| Rockaway | 6,598 | $107,053 |
| Morris Plains | 6,153 | $154,923 |
| Mendham Township | 6,016 | $250,000 or more |
| Mount Arlington | 5,909 | $92,264 |
| Pine Brook | 5,675 | $126,488 |
| Towaco | 5,624 | $205,636 |
| Troy Hills | 5,081 | $183,707 |
| Mendham | 4,981 | $211,944 |
| Ledgewood | 4,903 | $135,912 |
| Mountain Lakes | 4,472 | $250,000 or more |
| Boonton Township | 4,380 | $192,188 |
| Landing | 4,296 | $128,068 |
| Riverdale | 4,107 | $102,950 |
| Cedar Knolls | 4,082 | $170,400 |
| Mine Hill Township | 4,015 | $119,583 |
| Harding Township | 3,871 | $222,429 |
| Netcong | 3,375 | $83,958 |
| Millington | 3,038 | $194,306 |
| GilletteGEOID 3426220 | 2,956 | $109,050 |
| Mount Hope | 2,930 | $86,607 |
| Stirling | 2,555 | $180,875 |
| Long Valley | 1,827 | $133,229 |
| Kenvil | 1,806 | $85,288 |
| BrooksideGEOID 3408260 | 1,767 | $250,000 or more |
| Chester | 1,681 | $171,500 |
| Victory Gardens | 1,582 | $62,550 |
| Rainbow Lakes | 1,255 | $93,051 |
| Mount TaborGEOID 3449290 | 1,244 | $115,199 |
| Lake Telemark | 1,172 | $110,042 |
| Green Village | 1,103 | $88,977 |
| New VernonGEOID 3452020 | 825 | not published |
| Port Morris | 754 | $69,067 |
| Lower Berkshire ValleyGEOID 3441700 | 617 | not published |
| HiberniaGEOID 3431170 | 208 | $121,205 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Morris County?
The median resident of Morris County is 42.6 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.0%. 19.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Morris County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6±0.2 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.0% | 22.5% | +2.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.8%±0.2 pts | 50.9% | −5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.1 pts | 12.2% | −0.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.7%±0.2 pts | 10.0% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.8%±0.5 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.6%±0.5 pts | 33.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4%±0.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 9.0%±0.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±0.3 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.9%±0.3 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.8%±0.7 pts | 43.6% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.1%±0.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Morris County earn?
Half of Morris County's 193,245 households earn less than $137,326 a year (±$2,991), against $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $142,178 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $4,852 after inflation. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Morris County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $137,326±$2,991 | $103,556 | −$4,852 |
| Mean household income | $186,467±$2,672 | $143,363 | – |
| Per capita income | $71,044±$1,025 | $54,253 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.9%±0.4 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.2%±0.9 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2%±0.4 pts | 92.8% | – |
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 Morris County?
Owners occupy 74.3% of Morris County's occupied homes and renters 25.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $582,500 by its owner (±$5,640). The median renter pays $1,904 a month including utilities, and 38.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Morris County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $582,500±$5,640 | $454,400 | +$21,057 |
| Median gross rent | $1,904±$30 | $1,720 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.4%±2.1 pts | 42.7% | +3.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,295±$38 | $2,829 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.3%±0.8 pts | 63.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 199,506±100 | 3,791,354 | +6,167 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3%±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.1%±0.7 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.4%±0.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
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 Morris County building?
Builders took permits for 1,324 new housing units across Morris County in 2025 (810 single-family), 2.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Morris County get to work?
66.3% of Morris County's workers drive alone and 21.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Morris County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.5%±0.5 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | +0.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 66.3%±0.8 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.3%±0.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.8%±0.7 pts | 16.8% | +16.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.8 min±0.4 | 30.5 min | −1.7 min |
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 are Morris County's census tracts?
Morris County is divided into 110 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $69,133 (Tract 448) to $250,000 or more (Tract 459.04).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Morris County compare with New Jersey's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 21 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 21 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 21 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 21 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 21 |
| Poverty rate | 20th of 21 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 21 |
| Median age | 6th of 21 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Morris County 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' school search.