Morris County's estimated 2026 population is 527,147 with a growth rate of 0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Morris County is the 10th largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 492,623 and has seen a growth of 7.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 43.8 years
Male: 41.5 years
There are 408,317 adults, (93,627 of whom are seniors) in Morris County.
Female: 259,484 (50.4%)
Male: 255,044 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Morris County includes 68.26% White, 10.78% Asian, 5.6% other race, 3.26% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 351,230 | 68.26% |
| Two or more races | 61,467 | 11.95% |
| Asian | 55,451 | 10.78% |
| Other race | 28,802 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 16,796 | 3.26% |
| Native American | 719 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.01% |
Morris County's average per capita income is $79,901. Household income levels show a median of $137,326. The poverty rate stands at 4.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $188,136 | $238,684 |
| Families | $169,844 | $220,505 |
| Households | $137,326 | $186,467 |
| Non Families | $75,865 | $99,980 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate