Morris Plains, New Jersey
Morris Plains: Borough in New Jersey
About
Morris Plains is a city located in the county of Morris in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,532 and a population density of 825 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,223 inhabitants.
The city was created 98 years ago in 1925.
Quick Facts about Morris Plains
| Population : | 6,223 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Morris County |
| Postal code : | 07950 |
| Area : | 6.71 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,411 feet / 430 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1926 (98 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:20:11 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 928 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Morris Plains is located at 40°49'18"N 74°28'52"W (40.8217700, -74.4809900). It has 3 neighbors: Morris, Hanover and Parsippany.
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Morris Plains has 3 neighbours.
- Morris township in Morris County, New Jersey
- Hanover township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
- Parsippany township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
The population of Morris Plains increased by 11.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,532 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,540 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,585 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,589 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,572 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,565 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,543 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,520 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,899 | 6.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,255 | 5.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,223 | -0.51% | estimation process |
People born in Morris Plains (5)
People born in Morris Plains, including entomologist Charles W. Johnson, football coach Charley Molnar, Chemist and materials scientist Catherine J. Murphy, .
List
- Agnes M. Cromwell (American suffragist) she was born in 11/06/1874
- Peter Hood Ballantine Frelinghuysen I he was born in 01/01/1882
Schools in Morris Plains
College & universities near Morris Plains, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186186 | Rabbinical College of America | Morristown (NJ) | 07960-3600 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Morris Plains, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Morris Plains
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Plain Post Office | Morris Plains (NJ) | 07950 |
Other cities in Morris County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Morris County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Parsippany | 51,144 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Monroe | 44,884 | Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey |
| Mount Olive | 28,815 | Township of New Jersey |
| Montville | 20,970 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 18,594 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Dover | 17,619 | Town in New Jersey, USA |
| Madison | 17,612 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Denville | 16,362 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Pequannock | 14,884 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hanover | 14,173 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Florham Park | 11,824 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
| East Hanover | 10,868 | Township of New Jersey |
| Kinnelon | 9,852 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Budd Lake | 8,968 | Census designated place |
| White Meadow Lake | 8,836 | Census designated place |
| Chatham | 8,601 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Morris Plains distances to largest New Jersey cities
