Morris County, NJ

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Morris County Overview

508,816
TOTAL POPULATION
252,441
MALE POPULATION
256,375
FEMALE POPULATION
98.47
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$67,555
PER CAPITA INCOME
$163,598
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$130,808
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,262
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
283,011
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Morris County Area Codes

Race in Morris County

The most populous races in Morris County are White / Caucasian (375,503 | 73.8%), Hispanic or Latino (71,824 | 14.1%), and Asian (54,664 | 10.7%).
Race in Morris County
Race# Population% Population
Asian54,66410.7%
Black / African American17,2123.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific560.0%
Hispanic or Latino71,82414.1%
Native / Alaskan7390.2%
White / Caucasian375,50373.8%
Two or more Races39,8327.8%
Some other Race20,8104.1%
Total508,816100.0%

Ancestry in Morris County

The most populous ancestries reported in Morris County are Italian (106,541 | 20.9%), Irish (87,647 | 17.2%), German (65,804 | 12.9%), English (34,111 | 6.7%), and Polish (31,148 | 6.1%), together accounting for 63.9% of all Morris County residents.
Ancestry in Morris County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan3450.1%
African7590.2%
Albanian5740.1%
Alsatian570.0%
American16,2363.2%
Arab4,0760.8%
Arapaho200.0%
Argentinean8090.2%
Armenian9780.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac600.0%
Australian540.0%
Austrian2,6700.5%
Barbadian520.0%
Basque740.0%
Belgian5680.1%
Belizean90.0%
Bhutanese1,1650.2%
Blackfeet1080.0%
Bolivian1380.0%
Brazilian1,4140.3%
British2,4910.5%
British West Indian1950.0%
Bulgarian2720.1%
Burmese3,5770.7%
Cajun130.0%
Cambodian750.0%
Canadian9740.2%
Cape Verdean180.0%
Carpatho Rusyn640.0%
Celtic1550.0%
Central American12,1022.4%
Central American Indian6960.1%
Cherokee3630.1%
Chilean1,4560.3%
Chippewa230.0%
Colombian11,5902.3%
Costa Rican1,9940.4%
Croatian9410.2%
Crow240.0%
Cuban4,0470.8%
Cypriot180.0%
Czech1,6460.3%
Czechoslovakian6770.1%
Danish1,5400.3%
Delaware1340.0%
Dominican5,5381.1%
Dutch7,3011.4%
Eastern European3,6570.7%
Ecuadorian3,5520.7%
Egyptian7640.2%
English34,1116.7%
Estonian780.0%
Ethiopian760.0%
European4,9131.0%
Filipino1,2260.2%
Finnish4140.1%
French6,9621.4%
French American Indian540.0%
French Canadian1,5110.3%
German65,80412.9%
Ghanaian5420.1%
Greek5,0991.0%
Guatemalan1,9760.4%
Guyanese3500.1%
Haitian1,2470.3%
Honduran5,8171.1%
Houma250.0%
Hungarian5,7211.1%
Icelander1490.0%
Indian (Asian)13,7262.7%
Indonesian560.0%
Iranian6320.1%
Iraqi1350.0%
Irish87,64717.2%
Iroquois1030.0%
Israeli4330.1%
Italian106,54120.9%
Jamaican2,4410.5%
Japanese170.0%
Jordanian820.0%
Kenyan1560.0%
Korean6,4291.3%
Laotian230.0%
Latvian3730.1%
Lebanese9300.2%
Lithuanian2,1710.4%
Luxembourger170.0%
Macedonian8280.2%
Malaysian850.0%
Maltese1960.0%
Mexican7,6761.5%
Mexican American Indian780.0%
Mongolian330.0%
Moroccan150.0%
Native Hawaiian1610.0%
Nicaraguan3510.1%
Nigerian3850.1%
Northern European4450.1%
Norwegian3,9330.8%
Pakistani2320.1%
Palestinian4660.1%
Panamanian840.0%
Paraguayan70.0%
Pennsylvania German1670.0%
Peruvian3,0920.6%
Polish31,1486.1%
Portuguese4,2090.8%
Puerto Rican13,8602.7%
Romanian1,3790.3%
Russian9,6741.9%
Salvadoran1,8800.4%
Samoan250.0%
Scandinavian7300.1%
Scotch-Irish2,4090.5%
Scottish7,3641.5%
Seminole90.0%
Serbian4080.1%
Sierra Leonean1400.0%
Sioux90.0%
Slavic6390.1%
Slovak2,3580.5%
Slovene850.0%
South African1780.0%
South American22,6744.5%
South American Indian1440.0%
Soviet Union160.0%
Spaniard2,4420.5%
Spanish1,4040.3%
Sri Lankan1,6140.3%
Subsaharan African2,5380.5%
Sudanese220.0%
Swedish4,4520.9%
Swiss1,8960.4%
Syrian1,3070.3%
Thai30,8186.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3630.1%
Turkish1,4650.3%
Ukrainian4,9891.0%
Uruguayan9000.2%
Venezuelan1,0450.2%
Vietnamese420.0%
Welsh1,9270.4%
West Indian2130.0%
Yugoslavian6460.1%
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Immigrants in Morris County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Morris County came from Asia (40,211 | 7.9%), Latin America (35,640 | 7.0%), South Central Asia (22,243 | 4.4%), India (19,183 | 3.8%), and Europe (18,030 | 3.5%), together accounting for 26.6% of all Morris County residents.
Immigrants in Morris County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan3300.1%
Africa2,7760.5%
Albania810.0%
Argentina5640.1%
Armenia80.0%
Asia40,2117.9%
Australia1310.0%
Austria1630.0%
Bangladesh1570.0%
Barbados350.0%
Belarus3120.1%
Belgium330.0%
Bolivia360.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2660.1%
Brazil1,2490.3%
Bulgaria1060.0%
Cambodia80.0%
Cameroon790.0%
Canada1,5510.3%
Caribbean6,4051.3%
Central America12,1052.4%
Chile1,1000.2%
China8,8201.7%
Colombia7,9601.6%
Costa Rica1,2600.3%
Croatia1150.0%
Cuba1,2460.2%
Czechoslovakia3440.1%
Denmark2040.0%
Dominica770.0%
Dominican Republic2,7290.5%
Eastern Africa4010.1%
Eastern Asia11,3022.2%
Eastern Europe8,2141.6%
Ecuador2,4030.5%
Egypt7560.2%
El Salvador1,2040.2%
England1,1200.2%
Eritrea110.0%
Ethiopia180.0%
Europe18,0303.5%
France3790.1%
Germany1,1320.2%
Ghana6350.1%
Greece8680.2%
Grenada620.0%
Guatemala1,2810.3%
Guyana5140.1%
Haiti5810.1%
Honduras4,3370.9%
Hong Kong1,6350.3%
Hungary3220.1%
India19,1833.8%
Indonesia390.0%
Iran4640.1%
Iraq1190.0%
Ireland4970.1%
Israel2800.1%
Italy1,7440.3%
Jamaica1,3160.3%
Japan2400.1%
Jordan1180.0%
Kazakhstan800.0%
Kenya1890.0%
Korea2,2420.4%
Kuwait1330.0%
Latin America35,6407.0%
Latvia780.0%
Lebanon1540.0%
Lithuania1410.0%
Malaysia1520.0%
Mexico3,7070.7%
Middle Africa1430.0%
Moldova1950.0%
Morocco90.0%
Nepal1450.0%
Netherlands1920.0%
Nicaragua2610.1%
Nigeria3420.1%
North Macedonia7800.2%
Northern Africa7770.2%
Northern Europe3,6970.7%
Norway330.0%
Oceania1640.0%
Pakistan1,5170.3%
Panama550.0%
Peru1,9500.4%
Philippines3,1400.6%
Poland2,3010.4%
Portugal9770.2%
Romania4590.1%
Russia8270.2%
Saudi Arabia1600.0%
Scotland3060.1%
Senegal90.0%
Serbia850.0%
Sierra Leone610.0%
Singapore300.0%
South Africa3780.1%
South America17,1303.4%
South Central Asia22,2434.4%
South Eastern Asia4,2650.8%
Southern Europe3,9490.8%
Spain3330.1%
Sri Lanka880.0%
Sudan120.0%
Sweden250.0%
Switzerland2290.1%
Syria2570.1%
Taiwan2,2870.4%
Thailand860.0%
Trinidad and Tobago3440.1%
Turkey7640.2%
Uganda300.0%
Ukraine1,3520.3%
Uruguay6460.1%
Uzbekistan2000.0%
Venezuela7010.1%
Vietnam7770.2%
West Indies150.0%
Western Africa1,0470.2%
Western Asia2,2400.4%
Western Europe2,1280.4%
Yemen420.0%
Zaire80.0%
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Sex and Age in Morris County

Sex and Age in Morris County

The most populous age groups in Morris County are 55 to 59 Years (20,248 | 8.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (19,725 | 7.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Morris County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12,941 (5.1%)12,063 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Years14,335 (5.7%)13,209 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years16,336 (6.5%)15,570 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years17,476 (6.9%)16,303 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years15,564 (6.2%)15,208 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years14,280 (5.7%)13,252 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years14,782 (5.9%)14,062 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Years15,953 (6.3%)15,888 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years16,435 (6.5%)15,841 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years17,010 (6.7%)17,339 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years19,675 (7.8%)19,709 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years20,248 (8.0%)19,725 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years17,747 (7.0%)18,501 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years13,128 (5.2%)13,630 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years10,523 (4.2%)12,405 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years6,941 (2.8%)9,698 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years4,135 (1.6%)5,838 (2.3%)
85 Years and over4,932 (1.9%)8,134 (3.2%)
Total252,441 (100.0%)256,375 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Morris County

Median Family Size in Morris County

The median family size in Morris County is 3.20 persons per family, with married-couple families (110,786 | 83.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,069 | 4.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.71 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Morris County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple110,786 (83.6%)3.26
Single Male/Father6,069 (4.6%)2.71
Single Female/Mother15,749 (11.9%)2.92
Total Families132,604 (100.0%)3.20

Median Household Size in Morris County

The median household size in Morris County is 2.64 persons per household, with married-couple households (110,786 | 58.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.28 persons per household. non-family households (57,003 | 30.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Morris County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple110,786 (58.4%)3.28
Single Male/Father6,069 (3.2%)2.98
Single Female/Mother15,749 (8.3%)3.14
Non-family57,003 (30.1%)1.21
Total Households189,607 (100.0%)2.64

Household Size by Marriage Status in Morris County

Out of a total of 189,607 households in Morris County, 132,604 (69.9%) are family households, while 57,003 (30.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 52,161, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 47,090.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Morris County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-47,090 (24.8%)
2-Person Households52,161 (27.5%)8,982 (4.7%)
3-Person Households31,925 (16.8%)607 (0.3%)
4-Person Households31,338 (16.5%)267 (0.1%)
5-Person Households12,015 (6.3%)57 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3,935 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,230 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total132,604 (69.9%)57,003 (30.1%)

Female Fertility in Morris County

Fertility by Age in Morris County

Average fertility rate in Morris County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 53.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Morris County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years2,870 (53.4%)67.0
35 to 50 years2,508 (46.6%)47.0
Total5,378 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Morris County

84.5% of women with births (5,378) in Morris County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 15.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Morris County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years2,428 (84.6%)442 (15.4%)
35 to 50 years2,117 (84.4%)391 (15.6%)
Total4,544 (84.5%)834 (15.5%)

Fertility by Education in Morris County

Average fertility rate in Morris County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 80.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 6.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 38.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Morris County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School82 (1.5%)6.0
High School Diploma488 (9.1%)36.0
College or Associate's Degree926 (17.2%)43.0
Bachelor's Degree1,832 (34.1%)50.0
Graduate Degree2,050 (38.1%)80.0
Total5,378 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Morris County

15.5% of women with births in Morris County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 92.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 47.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Morris County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School59 (72.0%)23 (28.1%)
High School Diploma254 (52.0%)234 (47.9%)
College or Associate's Degree669 (72.3%)257 (27.8%)
Bachelor's Degree1,700 (92.8%)132 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree1,861 (90.8%)189 (9.2%)
Total4,544 (84.5%)834 (15.5%)

Income in Morris County

Income Overview in Morris County

Per Capita Income in Morris County is $67,555, while median incomes of families and households are $163,598 and $130,808 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income508,816$67,555
Median Family Income132,604$163,598
Mean Family Income132,604$211,687
Median Household Income189,607$130,808
Mean Household Income189,607$178,045
Income Deficit132,604$10,262
Wage / Income Gap (%)508,81634.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)508,81665.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index508,8160.46

Earnings by Sex in Morris County

Average Earnings in Morris County are $65,930, $79,402 for men and $52,330 for women, a difference of 34.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Morris County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male156,756 (53.2%)$79,402
Female138,077 (46.8%)$52,330
Total294,833 (100.0%)$65,930

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Morris County

The most common earnings brackets in Morris County are $100,000+ for men (63,695 | 40.6%) and $100,000+ for women (32,219 | 23.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Morris County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6,526 (4.2%)7,857 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9994,095 (2.6%)5,296 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,717 (2.4%)5,404 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,289 (1.5%)3,231 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,699 (1.7%)4,623 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,343 (1.5%)3,243 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,802 (1.1%)3,150 (2.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,811 (1.2%)2,868 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,391 (1.5%)2,746 (2.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,965 (1.9%)3,504 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,451 (2.8%)6,134 (4.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,782 (3.0%)5,195 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,484 (2.2%)5,079 (3.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,566 (2.9%)4,600 (3.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,399 (3.4%)4,178 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,064 (2.6%)4,065 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9998,574 (5.5%)8,756 (6.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9999,165 (5.9%)8,315 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,938 (11.4%)17,614 (12.8%)
$100,000+63,695 (40.6%)32,219 (23.3%)
Total156,756 (100.0%)138,077 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Morris County

Average earnings in Morris County are $91,515 for men and $61,633 for women, a difference of 32.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $149,667, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $44,056. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $93,595, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,959.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Morris County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$44,056$22,959
High School Diploma$56,697$32,142
College or Associate's Degree$68,119$43,699
Bachelor's Degree$107,398$70,343
Graduate Degree$149,667$93,595
Total$91,515$61,633

Family Income in Morris County

Family Income Brackets in Morris County

According to the Morris County family income data, there are 50,787 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 38.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,193 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Morris County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,4591.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1930.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991,8561.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992,9172.2%
$35,000 to $49,9995,8354.4%
$50,000 to $74,99911,1398.4%
$75,000 to $99,99912,4659.4%
$100,000 to $149,99923,73617.9%
$150,000 to $199,99921,21716.0%
$200,000+50,78738.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Morris County

7+ person families (1,069 | 0.8%) account for the highest median family income in Morris County with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (54,276 | 40.9%) have the highest median income of $63,788 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Morris County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families54,276 (40.9%)$127,577
3-Person Families32,103 (24.2%)$164,922
4-Person Families30,235 (22.8%)$197,251
5-Person Families11,399 (8.6%)$214,375
6-Person Families3,522 (2.7%)$201,848
7+ Person Families1,069 (0.8%)$250,001
Total132,604 (100.0%)$163,598

Family Income by Number of Earners in Morris County

The median family income in Morris County is $163,598, with families comprising 3+ earners (20,773) having the highest median family income of $213,482, while families with no earners (13,947) have the lowest median family income of $83,313, accounting for 15.7% and 10.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Morris County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners13,947 (10.5%)$83,313
1 Earner35,736 (27.0%)$116,601
2 Earners62,148 (46.9%)$189,117
3+ Earners20,773 (15.7%)$213,482
Total132,604 (100.0%)$163,598

Household Income in Morris County

Household Income Brackets in Morris County

With 56,503 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Morris County, accounting for 29.8% of all households. In contrast, only 2,844 households (1.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Morris County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,1192.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992,8441.5%
$15,000 to $24,9995,4992.9%
$25,000 to $34,9997,3953.9%
$35,000 to $49,99910,8085.7%
$50,000 to $74,99920,09810.6%
$75,000 to $99,99920,47810.8%
$100,000 to $149,99934,50818.2%
$150,000 to $199,99926,16613.8%
$200,000+56,50329.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Morris County

The median household income in Morris County is $130,808, with the highest median household income of $163,973 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 82,109 households (43.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $85,508, with 2,059 households (1.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Morris County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,059 (1.1%)$85,508
25 to 44 Years52,823 (27.9%)$140,890
45 to 64 Years82,109 (43.3%)$163,973
65+ Years52,616 (27.8%)$85,541
Total189,607 (100.0%)$130,808

Poverty in Morris County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Morris County

With 4.4% poverty level for males and 5.5% for females among the residents of Morris County, 5 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 254 males (9.4%) and 1,939 females (8.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Morris County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years682 (5.3%)519 (4.3%)
5 Years254 (9.4%)164 (6.5%)
6 to 11 Years897 (5.0%)1,047 (6.4%)
12 to 14 Years740 (7.5%)537 (5.6%)
15 Years145 (4.0%)156 (4.8%)
16 and 17 Years422 (5.9%)384 (5.6%)
18 to 24 Years931 (4.5%)940 (4.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,131 (3.9%)1,371 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years824 (2.5%)2,007 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,421 (3.9%)1,276 (3.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,654 (4.4%)1,888 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,158 (5.0%)1,618 (6.3%)
75 Years and over695 (4.5%)1,939 (8.7%)
Total10,954 (4.4%)13,846 (5.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Morris County

According to the poverty statistics in Morris County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.5% of males and 96.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Morris County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12,054 (94.7%)11,439 (95.7%)
5 Years2,448 (90.6%)2,371 (93.5%)
6 to 11 Years16,939 (95.0%)15,316 (93.6%)
12 to 14 Years9,157 (92.5%)8,998 (94.4%)
15 Years3,528 (96.1%)3,113 (95.2%)
16 and 17 Years6,697 (94.1%)6,498 (94.4%)
18 to 24 Years19,787 (95.5%)18,659 (95.2%)
25 to 34 Years27,768 (96.1%)25,853 (95.0%)
35 to 44 Years31,444 (97.5%)29,689 (93.7%)
45 to 54 Years35,132 (96.1%)35,674 (96.6%)
55 to 64 Years35,892 (95.6%)36,199 (95.0%)
65 to 74 Years22,155 (95.0%)24,195 (93.7%)
75 Years and over14,668 (95.5%)20,452 (91.3%)
Total237,669 (95.6%)238,456 (94.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Morris County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Morris County show that 2.0% or 2,221 of the total 110,786 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.9%, comprising of 294 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.8%, which includes 1,126 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Morris County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children59,882 (98.2%)1,126 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children41,279 (98.1%)795 (1.9%)
3 or 4 Children7,203 (96.1%)294 (3.9%)
5 or more Children201 (97.1%)6 (2.9%)
Total108,565 (98.0%)2,221 (2.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Morris County

According to the poverty data in Morris County, 3.9% or 239 single-father households and 12.0% or 1,893 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (7.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 256 households (40.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Morris County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children53 (1.5%)266 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children167 (7.2%)1,371 (18.7%)
3 or 4 Children19 (7.3%)256 (40.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total239 (3.9%)1,893 (12.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Morris County

The poverty data for Morris County shows that 2,221 of the married-couple family households (2.0%) and 2,132 of the single-parent households (9.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 294 households (3.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 275 household (30.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Morris County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,126 (1.8%)319 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children795 (1.9%)1,538 (16.0%)
3 or 4 Children294 (3.9%)275 (30.7%)
5 or more Children6 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,221 (2.0%)2,132 (9.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Morris County

Employment by Class of Employer in Morris County

Among the 262,320 employed individuals in Morris County, private company employees (186,128 | 71.0%), local government employees (21,602 | 8.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (17,873 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Morris County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees186,12871.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)12,8144.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)13,0675.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations17,8736.8%
Local Government Employees21,6028.2%
State Government Employees6,1222.3%
Federal Government Employees4,3281.7%
Unpaid Family Workers3860.2%
Total262,320100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Morris County

According to the labor force statistics for Morris County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (417,420), 67.8% or 283,011 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 15,000 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 90.9% or 25,027 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.2% or 1,235 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Morris County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,695 (32.4%)1,235 (14.2%)
20 to 24 Years23,171 (75.3%)2,502 (10.8%)
25 to 29 Years25,027 (90.9%)1,552 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years25,325 (87.8%)962 (3.8%)
35 to 44 Years56,102 (87.5%)2,525 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years64,074 (86.9%)2,499 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years33,258 (83.2%)1,563 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years25,627 (70.7%)1,256 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years17,837 (35.9%)731 (4.1%)
75 Years and over3,968 (10.0%)258 (6.5%)
Total283,011 (67.8%)15,000 (5.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Morris County

According to labor force statistics for Morris County, 84.8% of individuals (229,339) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (270,447) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 10,320 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.7% or 144,904 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.9% or 654 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Morris County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8,281 (74.2%)882 (7.9%)
High School Diploma33,929 (78.3%)1,993 (4.6%)
College / Associate Degree42,306 (83.4%)3,094 (6.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher144,904 (87.7%)6,279 (3.8%)
Total229,339 (84.8%)12,170 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Morris County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Morris County are Management (43,403 | 16.2%), Community & Social Service (36,483 | 13.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (26,787 | 10.0%), Business & Financial (24,566 | 9.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (21,153 | 7.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Morris County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Morris County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.6%), Computers & Mathematics (71.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (74.5%), Education Instruction & Library (74.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Morris County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management26,732 (61.6%)16,671 (38.4%)
Business & Financial13,532 (55.1%)11,034 (44.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science18,980 (70.9%)7,807 (29.1%)
Computers & Mathematics10,771 (71.9%)4,215 (28.1%)
Architecture & Engineering6,037 (85.6%)1,015 (14.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,172 (45.7%)2,577 (54.3%)
Community & Social Service 12,853 (35.2%)23,630 (64.8%)
Education, Arts & Media1,352 (33.9%)2,638 (66.1%)
Legal Services & Support3,129 (57.1%)2,349 (42.9%)
Education Instruction & Library5,471 (25.9%)15,682 (74.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,901 (49.5%)2,961 (50.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,585 (26.7%)12,596 (73.3%)
Health Technologists3,420 (25.5%)9,993 (74.5%)
Total (Category)76,682 (51.7%)71,738 (48.3%)
Total (Overall)143,797 (53.7%)123,977 (46.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Morris County are Food Preparation & Serving (7,920 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6,901 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (6,367 | 2.4%), Security & Protection (4,932 | 1.8%), and Healthcare Support (4,243 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Morris County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Morris County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (89.4%), Security & Protection (86.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (83.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.8%), Personal Care & Service (76.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Morris County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support604 (14.2%)3,639 (85.8%)
Security & Protection4,264 (86.5%)668 (13.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,225 (83.9%)426 (16.1%)
Law Enforcement2,039 (89.4%)242 (10.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,620 (45.7%)4,300 (54.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4,652 (67.4%)2,249 (32.6%)
Personal Care & Service1,504 (23.6%)4,863 (76.4%)
Total (Category)14,644 (48.2%)15,719 (51.8%)
Total (Overall)143,797 (53.7%)123,977 (46.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Morris County are Sales & Related (28,455 | 10.6%), and Office & Administration (26,087 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Morris County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Morris County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related16,432 (57.8%)12,023 (42.2%)
Office & Administration6,918 (26.5%)19,169 (73.5%)
Total (Category)23,350 (42.8%)31,192 (57.2%)
Total (Overall)143,797 (53.7%)123,977 (46.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Morris County are Construction & Extraction (9,096 | 3.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5,498 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (97 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Morris County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Morris County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry79 (81.4%)18 (18.6%)
Construction & Extraction8,965 (98.6%)131 (1.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,399 (98.2%)99 (1.8%)
Total (Category)14,443 (98.3%)248 (1.7%)
Total (Overall)143,797 (53.7%)123,977 (46.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Morris County are Production (7,641 | 2.9%), Transportation (6,637 | 2.5%), and Material Moving (5,480 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Morris County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Morris County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,368 (70.3%)2,273 (29.7%)
Transportation5,756 (86.7%)881 (13.3%)
Material Moving3,554 (64.8%)1,926 (35.1%)
Total (Category)14,678 (74.3%)5,080 (25.7%)
Total (Overall)143,797 (53.7%)123,977 (46.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Morris County

Employment Industries in Morris County

The major employment industries in Morris County include Professional & Scientific (34,792 | 13.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,652 | 11.8%), Manufacturing (29,778 | 11.1%), Educational Services (29,199 | 10.9%), and Retail Trade (26,007 | 9.7%).
Employment Industries in Morris County

Employment Industries by Sex in Morris County

The Morris County industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.4%), Utilities (80.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (77.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (74.5%), Educational Services (70.4%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (56.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Morris County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting257 (65.9%)133 (34.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction52 (43.3%)68 (56.7%)
Construction12,514 (89.4%)1,489 (10.6%)
Manufacturing17,968 (60.3%)11,810 (39.7%)
Wholesale Trade4,795 (62.1%)2,923 (37.9%)
Retail Trade14,540 (55.9%)11,467 (44.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing7,239 (77.7%)2,080 (22.3%)
Utilities1,478 (80.1%)368 (19.9%)
Information4,626 (60.1%)3,075 (39.9%)
Finance & Insurance13,618 (63.9%)7,691 (36.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,933 (48.0%)3,172 (52.0%)
Professional & Scientific20,917 (60.1%)13,875 (39.9%)
Enterprise Management388 (51.5%)365 (48.5%)
Administrative & Support6,297 (63.2%)3,660 (36.8%)
Educational Services8,630 (29.6%)20,569 (70.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8,071 (25.5%)23,581 (74.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3,365 (56.5%)2,596 (43.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,796 (46.7%)6,622 (53.3%)
Public Administration6,192 (69.2%)2,756 (30.8%)
Total143,797 (53.7%)123,977 (46.3%)

Education in Morris County

School Enrollment in Morris County

The most common levels of schooling among the 125,191 students in Morris County are high school (29,087 | 23.2%), middle school (25,246 | 20.2%), and college / undergraduate (24,624 | 19.7%).
School Enrollment in Morris County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool9,4157.5%
Kindergarten5,2734.2%
Elementary School22,65118.1%
Middle School25,24620.2%
High School29,08723.2%
College / Undergraduate24,62419.7%
Graduate / Professional8,8957.1%
Total125,191100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Morris County

Out of a total of 125,191 students who are enrolled in schools in Morris County, 27,667 (22.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 97,524 (77.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4,292 (55.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 28,669 (90.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Morris County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3,448 (44.6%)4,292 (55.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old22,930 (86.7%)3,533 (13.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds28,669 (90.9%)2,868 (9.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds18,619 (90.4%)1,975 (9.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,842 (68.0%)3,684 (32.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9,102 (56.6%)6,991 (43.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4,044 (67.4%)1,959 (32.6%)
35 Years and over2,917 (55.7%)2,318 (44.3%)
Total97,524 (77.9%)27,667 (22.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Morris County

Business (49,723 | 22.5%), education (22,561 | 10.2%), engineering (20,900 | 9.5%), social sciences (20,096 | 9.1%), and science & technology (16,818 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 221,264 individuals in Morris County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Morris County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics12,8015.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural13,5266.1%
Physical & Health Sciences7,5103.4%
Psychology11,1375.0%
Social Sciences20,0969.1%
Engineering20,9009.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,5260.7%
Science & Technology16,8187.6%
Business49,72322.5%
Education22,56110.2%
Literature & Languages9,9004.5%
Liberal Arts & History8,7734.0%
Visual & Performing Arts8,2903.7%
Communications8,9104.0%
Arts & Humanities8,7934.0%
Total221,264100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Morris County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Morris County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Morris County are males with 2 vehicles (61,636, accounting for 43.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (51,510, making up 51.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Morris County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,307 (2.4%)2,425 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle21,237 (15.1%)21,403 (17.9%)
2 Vehicles61,636 (43.8%)51,510 (43.0%)
3 Vehicles32,230 (22.9%)26,481 (22.1%)
4 Vehicles15,500 (11.0%)12,948 (10.8%)
5 or more Vehicles6,780 (4.8%)4,959 (4.1%)
Total140,690 (100.0%)119,726 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Morris County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Morris County are 15 to 19 minutes (29,748 commuters, 13.7%), 30 to 34 minutes (29,280 commuters, 13.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (26,526 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Morris County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5,2572.4%
5 to 9 Minutes17,4078.0%
10 to 14 Minutes25,41811.7%
15 to 19 Minutes29,74813.7%
20 to 24 Minutes26,52612.2%
25 to 29 Minutes14,0936.5%
30 to 34 Minutes29,28013.5%
35 to 39 Minutes9,3824.3%
40 to 44 Minutes10,3954.8%
45 to 59 Minutes22,97010.6%
60 to 89 Minutes17,0067.8%
90 or more Minutes10,0704.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Morris County

The most common commute times in Morris County are 30 to 34 minutes (16,490 commuters, 13.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (14,869 commuters, 15.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Morris County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,894 (2.4%)2,363 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes8,011 (6.7%)9,396 (9.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes12,480 (10.5%)12,938 (13.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes14,879 (12.5%)14,869 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes14,082 (11.8%)12,444 (12.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes7,416 (6.2%)6,677 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes16,490 (13.9%)12,790 (13.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes5,665 (4.8%)3,717 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes6,262 (5.3%)4,133 (4.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes13,297 (11.2%)9,673 (9.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes10,345 (8.7%)6,661 (6.8%)
90 or more Minutes7,159 (6.0%)2,911 (2.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Morris County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Morris County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (17,814, 15.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (17,193, 17.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Morris County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,873 (4.1%)1,296 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,661 (3.9%)962 (1.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6,315 (5.3%)1,815 (1.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM10,796 (9.1%)4,952 (5.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM11,731 (9.9%)9,062 (9.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM17,814 (15.0%)14,233 (14.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM13,939 (11.7%)14,405 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM16,343 (13.7%)17,193 (17.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM9,320 (7.8%)9,834 (10.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM8,163 (6.9%)9,465 (9.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,532 (3.0%)3,929 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,205 (1.0%)1,418 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,199 (4.4%)5,878 (6.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,089 (4.3%)4,130 (4.2%)
Total118,980 (100.0%)98,572 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Morris County

Occupancy by Ownership in Morris County

Of the total 189,607 dwellings in Morris County, owner-occupied units account for 140,016 (73.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 49,591 (26.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Morris County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units140,01673.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units49,59126.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units189,607100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Morris County

Occupancy by Household Size in Morris County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household47,09024.8%
2-Person Household61,14332.3%
3-Person Household32,53217.2%
4+ Person Household48,84225.8%
Total Housing Units189,607100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Morris County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Morris County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household26,975 (57.3%)20,115 (42.7%)
2-Person Household45,618 (74.6%)15,525 (25.4%)
3-Person Household25,836 (79.4%)6,696 (20.6%)
4+ Person Household41,587 (85.2%)7,255 (14.8%)
Total Housing Units140,016 (73.9%)49,591 (26.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Morris County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Morris County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,680 (52.5%)3,324 (47.5%)
High School Diploma20,556 (64.5%)11,319 (35.5%)
College/Associate Degree25,927 (69.9%)11,177 (30.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher89,853 (79.1%)23,771 (20.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Morris County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Morris County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years22,90012.1%
35 to 44 Years31,98216.9%
45 to 54 Years38,95320.5%
55 to 64 Years43,15622.8%
65 to 74 Years27,96414.7%
75 to 84 Years16,6218.8%
85 Years and Over8,0314.2%
Total189,607100.0%

Housing Finances in Morris County

Median Income by Occupancy in Morris County

Median Income by Occupancy in Morris County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied140,016 (73.9%)$157,922
Renter-Occupied49,591 (26.2%)$78,779
Average189,607 (100.0%)$130,808

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Morris County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Morris County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,724 (1.2%)1,973 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999878 (0.6%)587 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,011 (0.7%)1,888 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,027 (0.7%)1,314 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,773 (1.3%)1,460 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,867 (2.8%)3,556 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,394 (3.8%)5,459 (11.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,553 (9.0%)7,505 (15.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,555 (9.0%)7,963 (16.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99925,285 (18.1%)9,129 (18.4%)
$150,000 or more73,949 (52.8%)8,757 (17.7%)
Total140,016 (100.0%)49,591 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Morris County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Morris County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300697 (0.5%)1,126 (2.3%)
$300 to $4991,039 (0.7%)1,327 (2.7%)
$500 to $7993,563 (2.5%)748 (1.5%)
$800 to $9995,282 (3.8%)1,119 (2.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49922,663 (16.2%)10,683 (21.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99918,644 (13.3%)14,311 (28.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49916,738 (11.9%)8,137 (16.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99917,447 (12.5%)4,872 (9.8%)
$3,000 or more53,943 (38.5%)5,658 (11.4%)
Total140,016 (100.0%)49,591 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Morris County

Housing Structures in Morris County

Housing Structures in Morris County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached124,36965.6%
Single Unit, Attached15,5808.2%
2 Unit Apartments6,6333.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,5843.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7,3193.9%
10 or more Apartments28,75515.2%
Mobile Home / Other3670.2%
Total189,607100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Morris County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Morris County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached117,699 (94.6%)6,670 (5.4%)
Single Unit, Attached11,896 (76.3%)3,684 (23.6%)
2 Unit Apartments1,292 (19.5%)5,341 (80.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,019 (15.5%)5,565 (84.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,041 (27.9%)5,278 (72.1%)
10 or more Apartments5,885 (20.5%)22,870 (79.5%)
Mobile Home / Other184 (50.1%)183 (49.9%)
Total140,016 (73.9%)49,591 (26.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Morris County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Morris County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room100 (0.1%)2,767 (5.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms3,848 (2.8%)16,936 (34.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms21,275 (15.2%)21,367 (43.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms42,324 (30.2%)6,001 (12.1%)
8 or more Rooms72,469 (51.8%)2,520 (5.1%)
Total140,016 (100.0%)49,591 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Morris County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Morris County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas100,964 (72.1%)29,980 (60.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,862 (2.8%)1,549 (3.1%)
Electricity8,388 (6.0%)13,554 (27.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene25,207 (18.0%)3,537 (7.1%)
Coal or Coke25 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,352 (1.0%)456 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used218 (0.2%)515 (1.0%)
Total140,016 (100.0%)49,591 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Morris County

Household Vehicle Usage in Morris County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,662 (1.9%)7,045 (14.2%)
1 Vehicle31,347 (22.4%)24,030 (48.5%)
2 Vehicles65,114 (46.5%)14,855 (30.0%)
3 or more Vehicles40,893 (29.2%)3,661 (7.4%)
Total140,016 (100.0%)49,591 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Morris County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Morris County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units46,86693,150
Median Property Value$503,200$545,100
Median Household Income$116,569$55,144
Monthly Housing Costs$1,331$52,566
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$732

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Morris County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Morris County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000527 (1.1%)537 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999760 (1.6%)553 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,499 (11.7%)8,608 (9.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99916,467 (35.1%)31,444 (33.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99913,940 (29.7%)30,148 (32.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9995,841 (12.5%)12,792 (13.7%)
$1,000,000 or more3,832 (8.2%)9,068 (9.7%)
Total46,866 (100.0%)93,150 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Morris County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Morris County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,591 (3.4%)2,658 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,448 (5.2%)1,011 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,202 (4.7%)1,363 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,249 (6.9%)1,665 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,963 (12.7%)2,145 (2.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,828 (10.3%)6,590 (7.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,780 (16.6%)7,727 (8.3%)
$150,000 or more18,805 (40.1%)17,505 (18.8%)
Total46,866 (100.0%)93,150 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Morris County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Morris County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,977 (17.0%)175,826 (188.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x8,689 (18.5%)19,414 (20.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x6,180 (13.2%)27,257 (29.3%)
4.0x or more23,478 (50.1%)16,652 (17.9%)
Total46,866 (100.0%)93,150 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Morris County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Morris County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800272 (0.6%)386 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499275 (0.6%)497 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,49945,415 (96.9%)465 (0.5%)
Total46,866 (100.0%)93,150 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Morris County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morris County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morris County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years29,511 (97.5%)753 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years79,286 (96.3%)3,015 (3.7%)
19 to 25 Years39,318 (94.7%)2,217 (5.3%)
26 to 34 Years46,443 (91.4%)4,382 (8.6%)
35 to 44 Years58,965 (92.3%)4,947 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years68,954 (93.8%)4,533 (6.2%)
55 to 64 Years72,715 (96.2%)2,903 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years48,804 (99.3%)322 (0.7%)
75 Years and older37,532 (99.4%)222 (0.6%)
Total481,528 (95.4%)23,294 (4.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Morris County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Morris County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born29,511 (97.5%)753 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen79,286 (96.3%)3,015 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen39,318 (94.7%)2,217 (5.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Morris County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Morris County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00018,530 (89.3%)2,219 (10.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99929,724 (85.3%)5,112 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99937,756 (89.2%)4,553 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99943,078 (93.2%)3,118 (6.8%)
$100,000 and over347,302 (97.7%)8,156 (2.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morris County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morris County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,009 (13.3%)26,387 (87.2%)
6 to 18 Years9,873 (12.0%)71,941 (87.4%)
19 to 25 Years3,667 (8.8%)36,332 (87.5%)
25 to 34 Years4,978 (9.8%)42,375 (83.4%)
35 to 44 Years5,024 (7.9%)55,508 (86.9%)
45 to 54 Years4,425 (6.0%)66,073 (89.9%)
55 to 64 Years8,027 (10.6%)67,041 (88.7%)
65 to 74 Years44,337 (90.2%)31,774 (64.7%)
75 Years and over36,932 (97.8%)25,204 (66.8%)
Total121,272 (24.0%)422,635 (83.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Morris County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Morris County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (0.1%)64 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,746 (4.2%)1,046 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,832 (5.6%)2,531 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years6,623 (6.2%)6,448 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,713 (15.9%)3,640 (14.1%)
75 Years and over6,777 (44.1%)9,261 (41.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Morris County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Morris County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (0.1%)64 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years165 (0.4%)75 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years192 (0.4%)173 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,666 (1.6%)1,059 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,670 (7.2%)929 (3.6%)
75 Years and over3,274 (21.3%)3,628 (16.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Morris County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years311 (0.7%)162 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years316 (0.6%)466 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,263 (1.2%)1,294 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years405 (1.7%)591 (2.3%)
75 Years and over994 (6.5%)1,246 (5.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Morris County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,284 (3.1%)788 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years2,078 (4.1%)1,854 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,906 (2.7%)2,201 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years843 (3.6%)620 (2.4%)
75 Years and over1,734 (11.3%)1,928 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Morris County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years296 (0.7%)122 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years356 (0.7%)230 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,285 (2.1%)3,065 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,739 (7.5%)2,223 (8.6%)
75 Years and over4,084 (26.6%)6,040 (27.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Morris County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years500 (1.2%)224 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years502 (1.0%)383 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years789 (0.7%)1,084 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years562 (2.4%)655 (2.5%)
75 Years and over2,187 (14.2%)2,360 (10.5%)

Technology Access in Morris County

Computing Device Access in Morris County

Computing Device Access in Morris County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop169,07889.2%
Smartphone171,83490.6%
Tablet138,93773.3%
No Computing Device7,4523.9%
Total189,607100.0%

Internet Access in Morris County

Internet Access in Morris County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2220.1%
Broadband Home162,57085.7%
Cellular Data Only13,5357.1%
Satellite Internet5,9363.1%
No Internet11,1325.9%
Total189,607100.0%

Morris County Summary

Morris County, New Jersey is located in the northern part of the state and is part of the New York metropolitan area. It is bordered by Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon counties to the west, Essex County to the south, and Passaic County to the east. The county seat is Morristown, which is also the county’s largest municipality. Morris County is home to a population of approximately 500,000 people, making it the sixth most populous county in New Jersey.

History

Morris County was established in 1739 and was named after Colonel Lewis Morris, the first Royal Governor of New Jersey. The county was originally part of Hunterdon County, but was split off in 1739. During the American Revolution, Morris County was a major center of activity, with several battles taking place in the area. After the war, the county experienced a period of growth and development, with the construction of the Morris Canal in 1831 and the establishment of several towns and villages.

Geography

Morris County covers an area of 473 square miles and is located in the northern part of New Jersey. The county is mostly composed of rolling hills and valleys, with the highest point being the summit of Schooley’s Mountain at 1,067 feet. The county is drained by the Passaic River and its tributaries, including the Rockaway River, the Whippany River, and the Raritan River. The county is home to several state parks, including the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, the Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, and the Tourne County Park.

Economy

Morris County has a diverse economy, with a variety of industries represented. The county is home to several large corporations, including Honeywell, Novartis, and Wyndham Worldwide. The county is also home to several smaller businesses, including technology companies, manufacturing firms, and financial services companies. The county’s largest employers are Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System, and Picatinny Arsenal.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Morris County had a population of 492,276 people. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 8.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 8.2% Asian, and 3.0% from other races. The median household income was $90,890, and the median family income was $106,843. The county’s population is well-educated, with over 90% of adults having at least a high school diploma and over 40% having a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Morris County is a diverse and vibrant county with a rich history and a strong economy. The county is home to a variety of industries, and its population is well-educated and prosperous. Morris County is an ideal place to live, work, and play, and is a great place to call home.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Morris County?
Total Population of Morris County is 508,816.
What is the Total Male Population of Morris County?
Total Male Population of Morris County is 252,441.
What is the Total Female Population of Morris County?
Total Female Population of Morris County is 256,375.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Morris County?
There are 98.47 Males per 100 Females in Morris County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Morris County?
There are 101.56 Females per 100 Males in Morris County.
What is the Median Population Age in Morris County?
Median Population Age in Morris County is 42.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Morris County
Average Family Size in Morris County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Morris County
Average Household Size in Morris County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Morris County?
Per Capita income in Morris County is $67,555.
What is the Median Family Income in Morris County?
Median Family Income in Morris County is $163,598.
What is the Median Household income in Morris County?
Median Household Income in Morris County is $130,808.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Morris County?
Income or Wage Gap in Morris County is 34.1%.
Women in Morris County earn 65.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Morris County?
Family Income Deficit in Morris County is $10,262.
Families that are below poverty line in Morris County earn $10,262 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Morris County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Morris County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Morris County?
There are 283,011 People in the Labor Forcein in Morris County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Morris County?
67.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Morris County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Morris County?
Unemployment Rate in Morris County is 5.3%.