Port Morris is a CDP located in Morris County New Jersey. Port Morris has a 2024 population of 1,116. Port Morris is currently growing at a rate of 7.62% annually and its population has increased by 17.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 949 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Morris is $85,351 with a poverty rate of 9.73%. The median age in Port Morris is 37.1 years: 33.9 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Morris was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 814 | 71.34% |
| Two or more races | 191 | 16.74% |
| Black or African American | 118 | 10.34% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 458 | 2.49 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Married | 246 | 3.37 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Non Family | 189 | 1.1 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Female | 23 | 4.48 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 0.62% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 17.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 87 | 10.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 4.59% |
| High School Graduate | 332 | 41.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 4.71% |
| Some College | 167 | 20.72% |
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 | 606 | 563 | 98 |
| Hispanic | 143 | 143 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 128 | 0 |
| Black | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 18.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,817 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,070 | $41,250 | $0 |
| Some College | $85,298 | $0 | $85,536 |
$37,070
Average Earnings
$41,250
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.56% of Port Morris residents speak only English, while 27.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 118 | 103 | 87.29% |
| Asian | 18 | 8 | 44.44% |
9.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.72%
Male Poverty Rate
11.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Morris is Black, with 87.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Morris is Asian, with 44.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 14.74% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,743 | $106,077 |
| Households | $65,070 | $85,351 |
| Married Families | $67,148 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,993 | $55,852 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.9%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 7.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
12.3%
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
68.71%
Born in Port Morris
78.44%
Native Born
21.56%
Foreign Born
19.37%
Non Citizen
2.19%
Naturalized
78.44% of Port Morris residents were born in the United States, with 68.71% having been born in New Jersey. 19.37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,116 | 79 | 7.62% |
| 2023 | 1,037 | 80 | 8.36% |
| 2022 | 957 | -78 | -7.54% |
| 2021 | 1,035 | 86 | 9.06% |
| 2020 | 949 | 0 | 0% |