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Morristown, NJ vs Jersey City, NJ

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- Jersey City is 0% more densely populated than Morristown.
- People are 20.3% more likely to be married in Jersey City.
- The Median Age is 0.6 years older in Jersey City.
 Morristown, NJJersey City, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock287,146329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
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 Population - 201018,387  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock240,055285,036,114
 Population - 199016,189  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock19,475.593.4
 Land Area2.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Morristown, NJJersey City, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3426.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Morristown, NJJersey City, NJUnited States
 White58.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock20.9%12.2%
 Asian4.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Morristown, NJJersey City, NJUnited States
 Married Population38.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.0%50.2%
 Never Married50.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed2.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.462.60
 Households8,848  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock67,25280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,771  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Morristown    3 Reviews
CJG · Morristown, NJ
Morristown NJ
Over 11 years ago

Morristown has great stores and restaurants. We love the easy access to NYC (50 minute train ride). Cost of living is pretty high (due to taxes) and the weather can be  More

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doug · Morristown, NJ
Review of Morristown N.J. Quality of Life
Over 13 years ago

Hello all, I am new here was asked to comment on my area of the planet where I have lived for the last 12 years. Morristown is the county seat of Morris County. The  More

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Ari · Morristown, NJ
Morristown Growth
Over 17 years ago

Morristown has a great variety of opportunities in many ways. A close 50 minute commute to Manhattan, it is very metropolitan while also has the best of suburban and  More

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Reviews for Jersey City    20 Reviews
ursula · Jersey City, NJ
n/a
Over 12 years ago

no  More

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jean · Jersey City, NJ
My home town, Jersey City
Over 16 years ago

Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo  More

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Doryn · Jersey City, NJ
It's not that bad
Over 17 years ago

I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel  More

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