Morris County, New Jersey Demographics 2026
Morris County, New Jersey has a population of 514,528, the 10th most populous county in New Jersey. The median household income is $137,326 and the median home value is $582,500. The poverty rate is 4.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Morris County Quick Facts
How Morris County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 510,375 | 514,528 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $134,929 | $137,326 | +1.8% |
| Median home value | $557,000 | $582,500 | +4.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 66 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Morris County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsippany | 21,345 | $99,405 | 6.7% | $555,400 |
| Morristown | 20,453 | $121,340 | 7.8% | $567,600 |
| Dover | 18,563 | $73,737 | 14.2% | $366,700 |
| Madison | 16,447 | $171,471 | 3.2% | $943,200 |
| Florham Park | 13,564 | $158,696 | 8.7% | $791,400 |
| Lake Hiawatha | 11,018 | $104,663 | 3.4% | $428,600 |
| Pompton Plains | 10,971 | $117,959 | 5.6% | $539,000 |
| Lincoln Park | 10,957 | $123,397 | 2.9% | $443,300 |
| Budd Lake | 10,650 | $114,154 | 4.6% | $456,100 |
| Lake Hopatcong | 10,259 | $117,625 | 4.0% | $424,200 |
| Kinnelon | 10,013 | $187,438 | 2.0% | $706,400 |
| Succasunna | 9,799 | $161,712 | 2.2% | $529,100 |
| Chatham | 9,407 | $241,500 | 2.2% | $984,900 |
| Whippany | 8,970 | $151,420 | 3.9% | $615,400 |
| Boonton | 8,854 | $114,302 | 8.1% | $495,400 |
| White Meadow Lake | 8,842 | $149,324 | 1.7% | $470,800 |
| Flanders | 8,809 | $147,367 | 3.8% | $552,900 |
| Butler | 8,133 | $111,557 | 8.7% | $442,500 |
| Wharton | 7,318 | $85,767 | 15.3% | $380,700 |
| Rockaway | 6,613 | $107,053 | 6.2% | $448,100 |
| Morris Plains | 6,315 | $154,923 | 3.2% | $643,300 |
| Pine Brook | 5,961 | $126,488 | 6.6% | $767,200 |
| Mount Arlington | 5,935 | $92,264 | 4.9% | $422,900 |
| Towaco | 5,612 | $205,636 | 2.5% | $701,300 |
| Ledgewood | 5,377 | $135,912 | 3.0% | $460,900 |
| Troy Hills | 5,179 | $183,707 | 6.0% | $650,500 |
| Mendham | 4,973 | $211,944 | 3.5% | $819,800 |
| Cedar Knolls | 4,882 | $170,400 | 2.2% | $646,700 |
| Landing | 4,737 | $128,068 | 7.7% | $417,400 |
| Mountain Lakes | 4,585 | $250,000+ | 1.3% | $917,000 |
| Riverdale | 4,112 | $102,950 | 7.7% | $395,900 |
| Netcong | 3,659 | $83,958 | 7.7% | $346,100 |
| Millington | 3,220 | $194,306 | 7.1% | $796,600 |
| Mount Hope | 3,120 | $86,607 | 6.1% | $398,000 |
| Gillette | 2,833 | $109,050 | 7.7% | $635,900 |
| Stirling | 2,599 | $180,875 | 6.7% | $695,300 |
| Victory Gardens | 1,759 | $62,550 | 26.5% | $250,600 |
| Kenvil | 1,722 | $85,288 | 6.5% | $365,600 |
| Long Valley | 1,720 | $133,229 | 1.9% | $461,900 |
| Chester | 1,512 | $171,500 | 6.4% | $659,800 |
| Lake Telemark | 1,506 | $110,042 | 9.1% | $464,100 |
| Brookside | 1,465 | $250,000+ | 2.9% | $885,100 |
| Rainbow Lakes | 1,375 | $93,051 | 7.1% | $481,800 |
| Mount Tabor | 1,184 | $115,199 | 0.0% | $454,800 |
| Green Village | 1,130 | $88,977 | 6.5% | $823,900 |
| Port Morris | 858 | $69,067 | 0.9% | $410,100 |
| New Vernon | 743 | N/A | 11.7% | $1,566,200 |
| Lower Berkshire Valley | 449 | N/A | 1.3% | $492,200 |
| Hibernia | 115 | $121,205 | 0.0% | $451,800 |
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Population Overview
Morris County is located in New Jersey with a total population of 514,528. It is the 10th most populous county out of 21 in New Jersey. The county encompasses 49 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Morris County is 42.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Morris County is $137,326. This is 33% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 70% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.9%. This is 49% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $582,500. Housing costs are 28% higher than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Morris County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.0%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 12.2%.
Education
57.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Morris County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%. Notably, 24.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Morris County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Jersey and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Morris County, New Jersey?
Morris County has a population of 514,528, making it the 10th most populous county in New Jersey.
What is the median income in Morris County?
The median household income in Morris County is $137,326 with a poverty rate of 4.9%.
How many cities are in Morris County, New Jersey?
Morris County contains 49 Census-designated places.