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Morristown, NJ vs Summit, NJ

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- Summit is 0% more densely populated than Morristown.
- People are 45.9% more likely to be married in Summit.
- The Median Age is 5.8 years older in Summit.
 Morristown, NJSummit, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,598329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
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 Population - 201018,387  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock21,131285,036,114
 Population - 199016,189  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,770.193.4
 Land Area2.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Morristown, NJSummit, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3426.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Morristown, NJSummit, NJUnited States
 White58.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock7.0%12.2%
 Asian4.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Morristown, NJSummit, NJUnited States
 Married Population38.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock55.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock44.2%50.2%
 Never Married50.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock6.7%10.8%
 Widowed2.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.852.60
 Households8,848  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,68780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,771  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Morristown    3 Reviews

Over 12 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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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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Over 18 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 Summit    5 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

While there seems to be a good amount of cultural activities and diversity in this area, and it is done with the intention that it makes people feel diverse, when they  More

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Over 20 years ago

A very nice town. If you have lots of money to spend on housing and really want to be in Summit then it is worth it. The water and air quality are terrible. And as a  More

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Summit, NJ is a very expensive place to live. But the town does a great job of making it worth every penny. Community activities, train station, quite neighborhoods,  More

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