This was 24.8 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,888.
97.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Morris Plains for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 116 | 2.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 526 | 12 |
GED or alternative credential | 69 | 1.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 157 | 3.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 347 | 7.9 |
Associate's degree | 339 | 7.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,586 | 36.2 |
Master's degree | 955 | 21.8 |
Professional school degree | 175 | 4 |
Doctorate degree | 107 | 2.4 |