Morris township is located in Morris County New Jersey. Morris township has a 2024 population of 23,569. Morris township is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 2.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,006 in 2020.
The average household income in Morris township is $242,329 with a poverty rate of 4.94%. The median age in Morris township is 44.3 years: 40.1 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morris township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,652 | 80.26% |
| Two or more races | 2,047 | 8.81% |
| Asian | 893 | 3.84% |
| Black or African American | 827 | 3.56% |
| Other race | 820 | 3.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,442 | 2.63 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Married | 5,552 | 3.15 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Non Family | 2,152 | 1.23 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Female | 605 | 2.75 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Male | 133 | 3.29 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
85.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 244 | 1.48% |
| Associates Degree | 594 | 3.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,662 | 40.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,445 | 33.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,925 | 11.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 212 | 1.29% |
| Some College | 1,409 | 8.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,168 | 13,071 | 10,168 |
| Hispanic | 1,348 | 1,076 | 598 |
| 2+ Races | 1,145 | 1,034 | 759 |
| Asian | 772 | 745 | 642 |
| Black | 628 | 612 | 266 |
| Other Race | 423 | 279 | 83 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.26%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $108,558 | $140,758 | $81,947 |
| Graduate Degree | $136,270 | $159,831 | $117,013 |
| High School Graduate | $52,267 | $53,903 | $50,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,976 | $20,200 | $0 |
| Overall | $101,333 | $119,491 | $78,659 |
| Some College | $34,884 | $48,370 | $29,038 |
$101,333
Average Earnings
$119,491
Average Male
$78,659
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.21% of Morris township residents speak only English, while 12.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,636 | 549 | 3.11% |
| Hispanic | 2,257 | 437 | 19.36% |
| Other | 796 | 369 | 46.36% |
| Black | 725 | 64 | 8.83% |
| Multiple | 2,011 | 63 | 3.13% |
| Asian | 880 | 11 | 1.25% |
4.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.88%
Male Poverty Rate
5.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morris township is Other, with 46.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morris township is Asian, with 1.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.16% |
| High School | 14.49% |
| Some College | 8.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.69% |
| Female Employed | 2.8% |
| Male Employed | 2.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $236,190 | $283,912 |
| Households | $194,142 | $242,329 |
| Married Families | $245,755 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $90,318 | $118,372 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
635
Number of Veterans
618
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 201 |
| First Gulf War | 194 |
| Second Gulf War | 107 |
| Korea | 104 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 310 |
| 35 to 54 | 186 |
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 489 | 3.21% |
| Black | 72 | 10.53% |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 4.64% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.71%
Born in Morris township
89.62%
Native Born
10.38%
Foreign Born
2.74%
Non Citizen
7.64%
Naturalized
89.62% of Morris township residents were born in the United States, with 58.71% having been born in New Jersey. 2.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,879 | 62 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 23,817 | 62 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 23,755 | 62 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 23,693 | 62 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 23,631 | 62 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 23,569 | 62 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 23,507 | 62 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 23,445 | 185 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 23,260 | 254 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 23,006 | 854 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 22,152 | -14 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 22,166 | -95 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 22,261 | -117 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 22,378 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 22,376 | 63 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 22,313 | -89 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 22,402 | -18 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 22,420 | -17 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 22,437 | 16 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 22,421 | 0 | 0% |