Morristown
Town in Morris County, New Jersey
Morristown is a town in Morris County, New Jersey, with 20,180 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 312 ft (95 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Morris, 0.9 miles W.
- 20,180residents (2020 Census)
- 312 ftelevation · 95 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 6,936 / sq mipopulation density
- 07960ZIP code
About Morristown
Morristown () is a town in and the county seat of Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Morristown has been called "the military capital of the American Revolution" because of its strategic role in the war for independence from Great Britain. Morristown's history is visible in a variety of locations that collectively make up Morristown National Historical Park, the country's first National Historical Park.
Morristown was incorporated as a town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 6, 1865, within Morris Township, and it was formally set off from the township in 1895. As of the 2020 United States census, the town's population was 20,180, its highest decennial census count ever and an increase of 1,769 (+9.6%) from the 2010 census count of 18,411, which in turn had reflected a decline of 133 (−0.7%) from the 18,544 counted at the 2000 census.
According to British colonial records, the first permanent settlement in Morristown was New Hanover, founded in 1715 by colonists from New York and Connecticut. Morris County was created on March 15, 1739, from portions of Hunterdon County. The county, and ultimately Morristown itself, was named for the popular Governor of the Province, Lewis Morris, who championed land ownership rights for colonists.
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Living in Morristown
- Median household income
- $121,340
- Median home value
- $567,600
- Median rent
- $2,274/mo
- Median age
- 34.2
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Morristown had 20,180 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,180 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,936 per sq mi (2,678 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Morristown at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 20,180 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.91 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7966° N, 74.4773° W |
| ZIP code | 07960 |
| Official website | townofmorristown.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3448300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Morristown
- Morris0.9 mi W
- Cedar Knolls1.9 mi NE
- Morris Plains2.9 mi N
- Hanover3.0 mi NE
- Whippany3.6 mi NE
- Harding4.0 mi S
- New Vernon4.0 mi S
- Madison4.1 mi SE
- Green Village4.4 mi S
- Brookside4.6 mi W
- Florham Park4.6 mi E
- Parsippany-Troy Hills5.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Morristown
What county is Morristown in?
Morristown is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Morristown, NJ?
20,180 people lived in Morristown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Morristown, NJ?
The ZIP code of Morristown is 07960.
What is the elevation of Morristown?
312 feet (95 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Morristown?
Morris (0.9 mi), Cedar Knolls (1.9 mi), Morris Plains (2.9 mi), Hanover (3.0 mi), Whippany (3.6 mi).
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