Morris County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 514,528 | — | #143 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $137,326 | +82.7% | #19 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,324 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $582,500 | +106.6% | #92 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,904 | +63.7% | #69 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | -61.0% | #36 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Morris County has a population of 514,528, making it the #143 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Morris County is $137,326, ranking #19 out of 3,222 counties — 82.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 4.9% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Morris County is $582,500 (+106.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,904/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.3%.
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95.3% of residents in Morris County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Morris County, New Jersey
Morris County, New Jersey has a total population of 514,528, making it the 143rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Morris County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Morris County is $137,326, which ranks #19 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 82.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Morris County is $582,500, 106.6% above the national median. Renters in Morris County pay a median gross rent of $1,904 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Morris County, 57.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.9 min.
Morris County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.0%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (10.7%).
All data for Morris County, New Jersey comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.