Morris Plains, NJ is a small town with a population of 6,081 people and a population density of 2,437 people per square mile. It is located in Morris County, New Jersey and is known for its diverse business community. Popular businesses in the area include Plaza Auto Mall, The Denim Boutique, and Backyard Bounty Florist. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation or the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge as well as biking at the Morristown Bike Path or the Columbia Trail. Other local organizations in the area are the Morris Plains Library and Community Center and the Morris Plains Museum. Local sporting events include football games at Parsippany Hills High School or soccer matches at Allamuchy Township Park.
The population in Morris Plains is 6,081. There are 2,381 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Morris Plains is 43.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Morris Plains is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Morris Plains
- 57.0% are married
- 5.6% are divorced
- 36.9% are married with children
- 7.5% have children, but are single
Race in Morris Plains
- 83.3% are White
- 2.2% are Black
- 4.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 9.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander