Morris County, NJ

County in New Jersey, Northeast · ranked on 44 metrics

Rank among US counties

Morris County, NJ is a county in New Jersey with a population of 527,147 (144th of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (15th of 2,916), Median Household Income (19th of 3,093), Median Income (19th of 2,000). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (3,001st of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,588th of 3,094).

Population
527.1K
144th highest of 3,094
Density
1,143.5
141st highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
3.73%
910th highest of 3,094
Area
461
2,191st highest of 3,094
Region
Northeast
New Jersey

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)11.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 12th of 2,916
  2. Adults with Obesity (%)22.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    15th of 2,916
  3. Adults with Depression (%)15.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    15th of 2,916
  4. Median Household Income$137,326
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    19th of 3,093
  5. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)14.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 19th of 2,916
  6. Adults Who Smoke (%)8.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 22nd of 2,916
  7. Median Income$137,326
    Poorest Counties
    19th of 2,000
  8. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)57.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    33rd of 3,094
  9. Poverty Rate (%)4.92%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    36th of 3,094
  10. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)95.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    54th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$1,904
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 3,021st of 3,090
  2. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$582,500
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,001st of 3,092
  3. Average Commute (Minutes)29.8
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,588th of 3,094
  4. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)19.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,254th of 2,916
  5. Heating Degree Days per Year5,713
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,941st of 3,050
  6. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)76.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,186th of 2,916
  7. Cooling Degree Days per Year649
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 805th of 3,050
  8. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)34.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 759th of 3,094
  9. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)8.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 632nd of 2,916
  10. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)18.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 99th of 2,916

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (84), weakest Economics (65). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Never first or last on a widely ranked metric.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 16 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Hunterdon County, NJ92% similar
    Compared on 14 of 16
  2. Rockingham County, NH91% similar
    Compared on 14 of 16
  3. Westchester County, NY90% similar
    Compared on 14 of 16
  4. Loudoun County, VA90% similar
    Compared on 14 of 16
  5. Somerset County, NJ89% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16

Quick answers

What is the population of Morris County, NJ?
Morris County, NJ has a population of 527,147, 144th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Morris County, NJ rank best at?
Among US counties, Morris County, NJ ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (15th of 2,916); Median Household Income (19th of 3,093); Median Income (19th of 2,000).
Where does Morris County, NJ rank worst?
Morris County, NJ ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (3,001st of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,588th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Morris County, NJ?
Rankodex ranks Morris County, NJ on 44 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

44 metrics with a value for this place, in 13 topics