Parsippany is a CDP located in Morris County New Jersey. Parsippany has a 2024 population of 25,440. Parsippany is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 24.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,439 in 2020.
The average household income in Parsippany is $132,906 with a poverty rate of 5.86%. The median age in Parsippany is 41.4 years: 41.7 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parsippany was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 9,943 | 45.47% |
| White | 9,400 | 42.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,119 | 5.12% |
| Black or African American | 860 | 3.93% |
| Other race | 482 | 2.2% |
| Native American | 65 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Asian
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,021 | 2.42 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Married | 5,204 | 3.05 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Non Family | 2,975 | 1.15 | 22.6 | 77.4 |
| Female | 518 | 3.16 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Male | 324 | 2.85 | 54 | 46 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
49.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 626 | 3.76% |
| Associates Degree | 810 | 4.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,035 | 36.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,959 | 23.78% |
| High School Graduate | 2,757 | 16.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 639 | 3.84% |
| Some College | 1,822 | 10.94% |
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 | 7,355 | 7,136 | 3,713 |
| Asian | 7,233 | 6,391 | 5,253 |
| Hispanic | 1,290 | 1,121 | 579 |
| 2+ Races | 680 | 573 | 251 |
| Black | 607 | 602 | 449 |
| Other Race | 373 | 362 | 202 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 73.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,705 | $92,392 | $77,142 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,223 | $113,869 | $95,253 |
| High School Graduate | $44,859 | $45,509 | $43,558 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,155 | $34,155 | $32,500 |
| Overall | $74,197 | $81,433 | $64,284 |
| Some College | $51,396 | $69,185 | $45,371 |
$74,197
Average Earnings
$81,433
Average Male
$64,284
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.66% of Parsippany residents speak only English, while 51.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 26.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 9,943 | 599 | 6.02% |
| White | 8,807 | 535 | 6.07% |
| Hispanic | 1,887 | 141 | 7.47% |
| Other | 482 | 66 | 13.69% |
| Multiple | 1,119 | 66 | 5.9% |
| Black | 860 | 2 | 0.23% |
5.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.06%
Male Poverty Rate
6.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parsippany is Other, with 13.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parsippany is Black, with 0.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.92% |
| Some College | 12.01% |
| High School | 9.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 9.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.29% |
| Male Employed | 1.48% |
| Female Employed | 1.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,949 | $160,545 |
| Households | $102,152 | $132,906 |
| Married Families | $136,230 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,422 | $75,044 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.4%
Male Marriage Rate
57.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
423
Number of Veterans
386
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 131 |
| Korea | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 273 |
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 324 | 3.83% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.68% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 4.28% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 1.41% |
| Other Race | 11 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 4 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
41.33%
Born in Parsippany
55.75%
Native Born
44.25%
Foreign Born
21.17%
Non Citizen
23.08%
Naturalized
55.75% of Parsippany residents were born in the United States, with 41.33% having been born in New Jersey. 21.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,440 | 1,817 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 23,623 | 1,817 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 21,806 | -125 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 21,931 | 1,492 | 7.3% |
| 2020 | 20,439 | 0 | 0% |