Morristown, New Jersey Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Morristown, NJ Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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A
Income Above average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Morristown | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,453 | 9,334,304 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6802.0 | 1071.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.28% | 0.59% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 32.9 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,038 | 3,503,323 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Morristown grew by 10.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 20,453 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Morristown is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 27.6% of residents. That is 5.8 points above New Jersey as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,173 25.3% +5.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,649 27.6% +5.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,670 17.9% -3.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,855 14.0% -2.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New Jersey, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.4% of the people living in Morristown and men 48.6%.
- Women 51.4% New Jersey 50.9%
- Men 48.6% New Jersey 49.1%
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Economy
Morristown has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Morristown | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,462 | $103,817 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.82% | 4.37% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Morristown is about 17% higher than in New Jersey.
Housing
| Metric | Morristown | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $875,000 | $352,792 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,273 | $1,719 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 36.7% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Morristown is about 32.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,273 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Morristown spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 168 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Morristown | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.1 | 26.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.3 | 52.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 168 | 218 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,204 | $6,764 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 18.8% | 16.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 26,538 | 14,317 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,607 | 2,109 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Morristown is 20 minutes, shorter than the 26 minutes in New Jersey.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Morristown has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Morristown | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.9% | 39.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Health
Morristown has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Morristown | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.9% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.8% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Morristown, New Jersey.
How big is Morristown, New Jersey by population?
About 20,453 people live in Morristown, New Jersey, in 9,038 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 32.9, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
How densely populated is Morristown, New Jersey?
Averaged over its land area, Morristown, New Jersey has 6,802 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 79 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Morristown, New Jersey an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 7.2 times the median household income ($875,000 against $121,462), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,273 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How educated are people in Morristown, New Jersey?
56.9% of adults in Morristown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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