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Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 5 miles SW of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 16 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is considered part of the Newark metropolitan area. Morristown has a population of 18,544.
In Morristown, about 33% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Morristown live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.
Approximately 33% of Morristown is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for New Jersey, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
Interestingly, Morristown is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Morristown had a median family income of $66,419. To its credit, the people in Morristown value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Morristown ($189,875). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 39% of housing units in Morristown are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.
In Morristown, 80% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Morristown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Comparing Morristown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Washington's headquarters i.e. Ford Mansion (Morristown) c1901.
Washington's room (Washington's headquarters Ford Mansion, Morristown) c1901.
The Office (Washington's headquarters i.e. Ford Mansion, Morristown) c1901.
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