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Stanhope

New Jersey · 3,610 residents · 1.838 sq mi
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Stanhope is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $308,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,610
+1%since 2000
from 3,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,964 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+7%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Stanhope
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,625
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,059 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,934
+31%since 2000
from $27,535 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,600
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,259
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $965 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+82%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(3,255)
Black1.3%(45)
Hispanic / Latino4%(145)
Asian1.5%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(594)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(3,107)
Black1.5%(53)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(307)
Asian2.3%(83)
Other1.1%(41)
Diversity Score30.4%(1,097)
Diversity Score
30
+83%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanhope, New Jersey?

Stanhope, New Jersey has about 3,610 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stanhope, New Jersey earns about $78,625 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 $308,600, and the typical rent is about $1,259 a month.

How educated are people in Stanhope, New Jersey?

About 25.9% 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 3.2% 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 217 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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