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Morris Township is a Township located in Morris County , New Jersey , USA. As of the United States 2000 Census , the township had a total population of 21,796. It is known as the "doughnut" around Morristown since it completely encapsulates it, and has at least five times the area. Though, near Morris Plains the width of Morris Township is less than a mile. Convent Station is an Unincorporated area within Morris Township. GEOGRAPHY According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 40.9 Km&2 (15.8 Mi&2 ). 40.8 km&2 (15.8 mi&2) of it is land and 0.1 km&2 (0.1 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 0.32% water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census 2 of 2000, there were 21,796 people, 8,116 households, and 5,949 families residing in the township. The Population Density was 534.0/km&2 (1,383.0/mi&2). There were 8,298 housing units at an average density of 203.3/km&2 (526.5/mi&2). The racial makeup of the township was 88.63% White , 5.46% African American , 0.15% Native American , 3.90% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.91% from Other Races , and 0.95% from two or more races. 3.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 8,116 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were Married Couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.99. In the township the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males. The median income for a household in the township was $101,902, and the median income for a family was $116,866. Males had a median income of $80,946 versus $50,864 for females. The Per Capita Income for the township was $54,782. 3.8% of the population and 2.1% of families were below the Poverty Line . 4.9% of those under the age of 18 and 5.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. GOVERNMENT Local government The Morris Township Council has five members, elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Council selectes one of its members to serve as Mayor and another to serve as Deputy Mayor. Members of the Morris Township Council are Mayor H. Scott Rosenbush (term ends 2006), Deputy Mayor Robert E. Nace (2005), Kathleen G. Hyland (2007), Richard A. Watson (2005) and Jan Wotowicz (2006). Federal, state, and county representation Morris Township is in the Eleventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 25th Legislative District. EDUCATION The Morris School District serves the communities of Morristown and Morris Township (grades K-12) and Morris Plains (9-12) by providing a supportive and challenging educational environment for a total student population of approximately 4,700. Within the District there are three primary schools (K-2), three intermediate schools (3-5), one multiage magnet school (K-5), one middle school (6-8), and one high school, Morristown High School . The Academy Of St. Elizabeth is a private high school for girls located in the Convent Station area. The school has an enrollment of 230 students and is the oldest school for girls in New Jersey. EXTERNAL LINKS
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