Morris Plains, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
6,214
Population
2,437/sq mi density
$149,623
Median Income
$75,940 per capita
$609,700
Home Value
$731,679 Zillow
$2,686
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
59
Violent Crime/100K
1,143 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$149,623 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$609,700 home value, $2,686/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,214
Census 2023
Population Density
2,437
per square mile
Land Area
2.6
square miles (6.7 km²)
Median Age
42.2 yrs
8% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 7.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
80%
Black
2.4%
Hispanic
7.9%
Asian
7.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 14.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
84.8%
Spanish
14.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.1%
Veterans
4.8%
20% below US avg (6%)
Disability
5.9%
55% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.8%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.2%
63% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.461
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,214 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,437 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.7% |
| Female | 50.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
Language
| English Only | 84.8% |
| Spanish | 14.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.8% |
| Disability | 5.9% |
| Health Insurance | 96.8% |
| Uninsured | 3.2% |
| Broadband Access | 98.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.461 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |