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Morris Plains

County:
Morris County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.554
State:
New Jersey

Morris Plains is a borough located in Morris County, New Jersey. Morris Plains has a 2026 population of 6,819. Morris Plains is currently growing at a rate of 1.72% annually and its population has increased by 11.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,132 in 2020.

The median household income in Morris Plains is $154,923 with a poverty rate of 3.21%. The median age in Morris Plains is 41.7 years: 39.8 years for males, and 43 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.9 males.

6.8K
Total Population
2,670
Density (mi²)
115 1.72%
Growth

Morris Plains Population

Morris Plains Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,8191151.72%
20256,7041141.73%
20246,590110.17%
20236,5794246.89%
20226,15550.08%
20216,15030.05%
20206,132-119-1.9%
20196,2513515.95%
20185,9003786.85%
20175,522-22-0.4%
20165,544-23-0.41%
20155,567-7-0.13%
20145,574-15-0.27%
20135,58920.04%
20125,587450.81%
20115,54280.14%
20105,53420.04%
20005,236170.33%
19905,219-86-1.62%
19805,305-235-4.24%
19705,54083717.8%
19604,7031,99673.73%
19502,70700%

Median Age

Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 39.8 years

Morris Plains Adults

There are 5,078 adults, (1,095 of whom are seniors) in Morris Plains.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,143 (49.8%)
Male: 3,172 (50.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Morris Plains includes 82.83% White, 7.38% Asian, 3.1% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,23182.83%
Asian4667.38%
Two or more races3185.04%
Other race1963.1%
Black or African American1041.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1963.1%
White1482.34%
Two or more races951.5%
Black or African American90.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,08380.49%
Asian4667.38%
Two or more races2233.53%
Black or African American951.5%

Morris Plains Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Morris Plains ' average per capita income is $93,193. Household income levels show a median of $154,923. The poverty rate stands at 3.21%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$212,750-
Families$201,705$237,758
Households$154,923$201,893
Non Families$111,010$125,451

$93,193

Average Income

$154,923

Median Household Income

3.21%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)