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Stanhope

New Jersey · 3,526 residents · 1.838 sq mi
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Stanhope is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,489. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,526
−2%since 2000
from 3,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,918 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+16%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Stanhope
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,489
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,059 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,014
+53%since 2000
from $27,535 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,650
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $965 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(2,724)
Black2.1%(74)
Hispanic / Latino14%(492)
Asian2.6%(93)
Other2.6%(92)
Diversity Score45.5%(1,603)
Diversity Score
45
+175%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 77.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanhope, New Jersey?

Stanhope, New Jersey has about 3,526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stanhope, New Jersey earns about $96,489 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 $257,200, and the typical rent is about $1,650 a month.

How educated are people in Stanhope, New Jersey?

About 44.1% 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 1.4% 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 133 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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