Morris Plains Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 5236 people, 457 households, and 284 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2018.7 people per square mile (779.42/kmē), it is the 165th least populated borough in terms of population density. There were 1994 housing units at an average density of 769.9 per square mile (297.26/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.63 persons, and the average family size was 3.05 persons. In the borough the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males. The median age of the borough's population was 40.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Morris Plains Borough was 38.5 and 42.5 years respectively. The racial makeup of the borough was 92.91% White, 1.34% Black or African American, 0.06% American Indian, 4.32% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian, 0.88% from two or more races and 0.4% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $84806, it is the 69th wealthiest borough in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $98333, making its New Jersey's 69th highest borough by median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $36553, making it the 105th wealthiest borough by per capita income among the New Jersey. The median income was $44429, Males had a median income of $60615 versus $35919 for females.
In 2000, 1234 pupils and students, of which 677 are male and 557 are female, 23.57% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 152 nursery or pri school, 92 kindergarten, 503 elementary school, 212 high school and 275 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5236 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5622 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5623 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5593 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5588 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5848 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5889 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5940 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5903 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5896 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6005 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 83 | 69 | 152 |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 65 | 92 |
| Elementary school | 319 | 184 | 503 |
| High school | 124 | 88 | 212 |
| College or graduate school | 124 | 151 | 275 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Plains borough, New Jersey | $84806 | $98333 | $36553 |
| Morris County, New Jersey | $77340 | $89773 | $36964 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |