Morristown, NJ Demographics

A map of Morristown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,455	9,198	51.1%	45.6%
Hispanic	6,722	7,367	32.9%	36.5%
Black	1,513	1,961	7.4%	9.7%
Multiracial	878	526	4.3%	2.6%
Asian	858	961	4.2%	4.8%
Native American/Other	27	167	0.1%	0.8%

Morristown, New Jersey has an estimated population of 20,453, a slight increase from the 20,180 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.1% White, 32.9% Hispanic, 7.4% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Morristown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Morristown has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Morristown, that probability was 64.6% in 2020 and 62.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Morristown is ranked the 56th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Morristown was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Morristown's White Population

10,455 residents of Morristown, or 51.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Morristown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Morristown ranks 581st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morristown's White population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Morristown's population has increased from 45.6% to 51.1%.

Morristown is less White than neighboring Cedar Knolls (65.6% White), Morris Plains (80.5% White), New Vernon (88.4% White), Whippany (67.6% White), and Green Village (85.1% White).

Morristown's Black Population

1,513 residents of Morristown, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Morristown is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Morristown ranks 126th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morristown's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.8%. Black residents' share of Morristown's population has decreased from 9.7% to 7.4%.

Morristown is more Black than neighboring Cedar Knolls (0.2% Black), Morris Plains (1.5% Black), New Vernon (0% Black), Whippany (0.4% Black), and Green Village (3.1% Black).

Morristown's Asian Population

858 residents of Morristown, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Morristown is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Morristown ranks 279th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morristown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Asian residents' share of Morristown's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.2%.

Morristown is more Asian than neighboring New Vernon (0% Asian). Morristown is less Asian than neighboring Cedar Knolls (19% Asian), Morris Plains (7.4% Asian), Whippany (14% Asian), and Green Village (8.8% Asian).

Morristown's Hispanic Population

6,722 residents of Morristown, or 32.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Morristown is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Morristown ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morristown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Morristown's population has decreased from 36.5% to 32.9%.

Morristown is more Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Knolls (13.7% Hispanic), Morris Plains (7.1% Hispanic), New Vernon (11.6% Hispanic), Whippany (11% Hispanic), and Green Village (2.5% Hispanic).

Morristown's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Morristown, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Morristown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Morristown ranks 175th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morristown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Morristown's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Morristown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Morris Plains (0% Native American/Other), and New Vernon (0% Native American/Other). Morristown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whippany (2.7% Native American/Other), and Green Village (0.5% Native American/Other).

Morristown's Multiracial Population

878 residents of Morristown, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Morristown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Morristown ranks 481st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morristown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Morristown's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.3%.

Morristown is more Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Knolls (1.4% Multiracial), Morris Plains (3.5% Multiracial), New Vernon (0% Multiracial), and Green Village (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.