Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Morristown, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,453

Median Agei

34.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.1%10,455

Hispanic/Latino

32.9%6,722

Black

7.4%1,513

Two or More

4.3%878

Asian

4.2%858

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%23

Other

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%246

High School Diploma

17%2,575

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%419

Some College (1+ yr)

7.2%1,095

Associate's Degree

3.9%587

Bachelor's Degree

32.7%4,954

Master's Degree

17.7%2,681

Professional Degree

5.4%815

Doctorate

2.3%343

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

58.1%

Graduate+

25.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$567,600

Median Renti

$2,274

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

36.7%3,325

Renter-Occupied

63.3%5,744

Total Units

9,360

Homeownership

36.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%54

$50K–$100K

1.9%62

$100K–$150K

0.4%13

$150K–$200K

0.8%26

$200K–$300K

6.5%217

$300K–$500K

27.6%919

$500K–$1M

54.4%1,809

$1M+

6.8%225

Rent Distribution

Under $500

317

$500–$750

138

$750–$1,000

132

$1,000–$1,250

281

$1,250–$1,500

534

$1,500–$2,000

829

$2,000+

3,476

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%63

2010–2019

15.8%1,475

2000–2009

8.4%784

1990–1999

6.9%648

1980–1989

9.1%852

1970–1979

8.8%819

1960–1969

11.4%1,064

1950–1959

10.7%997

1940–1949

4.9%462

1939 or earlier

23.5%2,196

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.8%6,150

Electricity

28.1%2,549

Fuel Oil

2.1%193

No Fuel

0.8%71

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%66

Solar

0.2%20

Other

0.2%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$121,340

Mean Household Incomei

$162,717

Per Capita Incomei

$73,143

Poverty Ratei

7.7%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

13,226

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%217

$10K–$15K

1.3%122

$15K–$20K

2.6%238

$20K–$25K

2.1%194

$25K–$30K

1.3%114

$30K–$35K

1.8%164

$35K–$40K

1%91

$40K–$45K

1.7%154

$45K–$50K

3.1%281

$50K–$60K

2.6%235

$60K–$75K

8.9%809

$75K–$100K

12.9%1,173

$100K–$125K

9.5%862

$125K–$150K

8.4%759

$150K–$200K

15.7%1,421

$200K+

24.6%2,235

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

667

Residentsi

977

Avg. Tenant Renti

$669/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

47 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers667 homes84% occupied$669/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $121,340/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

67%

Very low income$36K–$61K/yr

22%

Low income$61K–$97K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $97K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

78% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,59222.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

237

India

159

United Kingdom

117

Philippines

Korea

Guatemala

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,090

Avg. Commutei

23.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,527

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

239(1.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.1%Insured

11.9%Uninsured