Port Morris, NJ Demographics

A map of Port Morris's Population by Race

Port Morris, New Jersey has an estimated population of 858, a large increase from the 754 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.9% White, 20.7% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 1.4% Black, 1.0% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Morris, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Morris has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Port Morris, that probability was 53.5% in 2020 and 39.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Morris is ranked the 569th 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). Port Morris was ranked the 582nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Morris's White Population

643 residents of Port Morris, or 74.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Morris is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Port Morris ranks 471st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Morris's White population has grown by an estimated 33.4%. White residents' share of Port Morris's population has increased from 63.9% to 74.9%.

Port Morris is more White than neighboring Netcong (57.7% White), Landing (56.3% White), and Ledgewood (69.2% White). Port Morris is less White than neighboring Stanhope (75.1% White), and Byram Center (78.9% White).

Port Morris's Black Population

12 residents of Port Morris, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Morris is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Port Morris ranks 246th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Morris's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Port Morris's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.4%.

Port Morris is less Black than neighboring Netcong (5.3% Black), Stanhope (2.4% Black), Landing (8% Black), Ledgewood (3% Black), and Byram Center (2% Black).

Port Morris's Asian Population

16 residents of Port Morris, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Morris is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Port Morris ranks 278th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Morris's Asian population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Asian residents' share of Port Morris's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.9%.

Port Morris is more Asian than neighboring Stanhope (0.4% Asian). Port Morris is less Asian than neighboring Netcong (3.1% Asian), Landing (6.1% Asian), Ledgewood (9.1% Asian), and Byram Center (3% Asian).

Port Morris's Hispanic Population

178 residents of Port Morris, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Morris is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Port Morris ranks 104th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Morris's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Morris's population has decreased from 22.4% to 20.7%.

Port Morris is more Hispanic than neighboring Stanhope (18% Hispanic), Landing (19.6% Hispanic), Ledgewood (14.6% Hispanic), and Byram Center (11.6% Hispanic). Port Morris is less Hispanic than neighboring Netcong (27.7% Hispanic).

Port Morris's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Morris, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Morris is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Morris ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Morris's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Morris's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Port Morris is less Native American/Other than neighboring Netcong (3.8% Native American/Other), and Byram Center (1.2% Native American/Other).

Port Morris's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Port Morris, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Morris is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Port Morris ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Morris's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Morris's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.0%.

Port Morris is less Multiracial than neighboring Netcong (2.4% Multiracial), Stanhope (4.1% Multiracial), Landing (10% Multiracial), Ledgewood (4% Multiracial), and Byram Center (3.2% 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.