Morristown, New Jersey
Morristown: town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
About
Morristown is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,411 and a population density of 2,364 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,229 inhabitants.
The town was created 311 years ago in 1714.
Quick Facts about Morristown
| Population | 19,229 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Postal code | 07960–07963 |
| Phone Area Codes | 973 |
| Area | 7.79 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4251,-74.2538 |
| Altitude | 312 feet / 95 meters |
| Capital city | Morristown is capital of Morris County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1715 (311 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:04:34 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 2,469 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Morristown is located at 40°25'30"N 74°15'14"W (40.4251100, -74.2537600).
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Official website of Morristown
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Morristown increased by 4.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,411 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,476 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,503 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,534 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,491 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,481 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,892 | 2.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,817 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,100 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,261 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,229 | -0.17% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Morristown
1Morristown Town Hall
200 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960 View details
Phone: +19732926600 | Website available
2Morristown Building Inspector
200 South St #235, Morristown, NJ 07960 View details
Phone: +19732926711 | Website available
3Town of Morristown
200 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960 View details
Phone: +19732926636 | Website available
People born in Morristown (168)
People born in Morristown, including politician and Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Mahlon Pitney, politician Jonas P. Phoenix, actress Linda Hunt, .
More notable people
- Anna Harrison (First Lady of the United States (1775-1864)) she was born in 25/07/1775
- Tom Verlaine (musician, vocalist, producer) he was born in 13/12/1949
- Peter Dinklage (American actor) he was born in 11/06/1969
- Allan Nairn (American journalist) he was born in 01/01/1956
- Garrett Reisman (American astronaut) he was born in 10/02/1968
- Paul Moore (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 15/11/1919
- Tom Varner (American musician) he was born in 17/06/1957
- Tobin Heath (American soccer player) she was born in 29/05/1988
- Alfred Vail (American inventor) he was born in 25/09/1809
- Joe Dante (American Filmmaker) he was born in 28/11/1946
- Troy Murphy (American professional basketball player) he was born in 02/05/1980
- Skye Blue (American movie actress, director, and business woman) she was born in 30/07/1961
- Kristina Apgar (actress) she was born in 10/06/1985
- Stephen Holden (American writer and critic) he was born in 18/07/1941
- Anthony W. Knapp (American mathematician) he was born in 02/12/1941
- Edward Lachman (American cinematographer) he was born in 31/03/1948
- David Donohue (American racing driver) he was born in 05/01/1967
- Augustus W. Cutler (American politician (1827-1897)) he was born in 22/10/1827
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Morristown, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491710 | Yeshiva Gedolah of Cliffwood | Keyport (NJ) | 07735-5105 |
Nearby Transit Stations (24)
Rail and bus stations connected to Morristown, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Morristown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Matawan Post Office | Matawan (NJ) | 07747 |
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Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 99,430 | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Edison | 98,721 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Menlo Park | 97,687 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Old Bridge | 65,414 | Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Piscataway | 57,164 | Township in New Jersey, United States |
| New Brunswick | 56,182 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Perth Amboy | 51,309 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| East Brunswick | 48,309 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Sayreville | 43,855 | A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Sayreville Junction | 42,890 | A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| South Plainfield | 23,965 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Carteret | 23,383 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Old Bridge | 23,233 | City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Plainsboro | 22,709 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Iselin | 18,695 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
| Avenel | 17,011 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Morristown distances to largest New Jersey cities