Whippany is a CDP located in Morris County New Jersey. Whippany has a 2024 population of 10,369. Whippany is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 18.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,780 in 2020.
The average household income in Whippany is $186,817 with a poverty rate of 3.63%. The median age in Whippany is 49.4 years: 47 years for males, and 51 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whippany was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,445 | 72.73% |
| Asian | 1,142 | 12.89% |
| Two or more races | 930 | 10.49% |
| Other race | 325 | 3.67% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,655 | 2.39 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Married | 1,990 | 3.1 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 1,255 | 1.14 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 348 | 2.79 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Male | 62 | 2.61 | 100 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
88.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 1.09% |
| Associates Degree | 503 | 7.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,887 | 29.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,692 | 26.07% |
| High School Graduate | 1,458 | 22.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 826 | 12.73% |
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 | 4,632 | 4,535 | 2,282 |
| Asian | 972 | 959 | 690 |
| 2+ Races | 552 | 539 | 397 |
| Hispanic | 537 | 524 | 296 |
| Other Race | 242 | 242 | 142 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 94.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,314 | $98,795 | $84,621 |
| Graduate Degree | $131,840 | $133,125 | $125,677 |
| High School Graduate | $68,500 | $59,922 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $90,917 | $91,571 | $89,819 |
| Some College | $67,194 | $80,667 | $60,625 |
$90,917
Average Earnings
$91,571
Average Male
$89,819
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.46% of Whippany residents speak only English, while 24.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,220 | 217 | 3.49% |
| Asian | 1,129 | 81 | 7.17% |
| Hispanic | 776 | 18 | 2.32% |
| Multiple | 930 | 17 | 1.83% |
| Black | 5 | 2 | 40% |
3.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.38%
Male Poverty Rate
1.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whippany is Black, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whippany is Multiple, with 1.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.38% |
| High School | 7.76% |
| Some College | 4.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.64% |
| Female Employed | 1.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $183,042 | $222,508 |
| Households | $153,725 | $186,817 |
| Married Families | $192,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $77,386 | $115,984 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
170
Number of Veterans
161
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| World War II | 30 |
| Korea | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 112 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 3.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
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
66.59%
Born in Whippany
80.21%
Native Born
19.79%
Foreign Born
3.29%
Non Citizen
16.5%
Naturalized
80.21% of Whippany residents were born in the United States, with 66.59% having been born in New Jersey. 3.29% 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 | 10,369 | 740 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 9,629 | 741 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 8,888 | -179 | -1.97% |
| 2021 | 9,067 | 287 | 3.27% |
| 2020 | 8,780 | 0 | 0% |