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Stanhope

New Jersey · 3,584 residents · 1.838 sq mi
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Stanhope is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,059. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $135,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,584
+6%since 1990
from 3,393 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,950 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,846 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.8
+12%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Stanhope
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,059
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,937 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,535
+39%since 1990
from $19,803 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,700
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $144,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$965
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $821 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
18.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−28%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Stanhope on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(3,278)
Black1.2%(40)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(153)
Asian0.9%(29)
Diversity Score17.9%(607)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(3,255)
Black1.3%(45)
Hispanic / Latino4%(145)
Asian1.5%(54)
Diversity Score16.6%(594)
Diversity Score
17
−7%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 31.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−17%since 1990
from 30.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanhope, New Jersey?

Stanhope, New Jersey has about 3,584 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stanhope, New Jersey?

The typical household in Stanhope, New Jersey earns about $63,059 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanhope, New Jersey expensive?

In Stanhope, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $135,700, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in Stanhope, New Jersey?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stanhope, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanhope, New Jersey?

About 2.2% of people in Stanhope, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanhope, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanhope, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 191 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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