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Stirling

New Jersey · 2,599 residents · 2.338 sq mi
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Stirling is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $180,875. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $695,300. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,599
−9%since 2023
from 2,868 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,112 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 1,227 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
−4%since 2023
from 36.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K20202024Stirling
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$180,875
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $158,043 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,363
+22%since 2023
from $63,362 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+7%since 2023
from 0.445 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$695,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $671,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,427
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,710 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.8% in 2023
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−10%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(1,954)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(452)
Asian12.9%(370)
Other3.2%(92)
Diversity Score61.7%(1,768)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(2,021)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(385)
Asian3%(77)
Other4.5%(116)
Diversity Score46.3%(1,204)
Diversity Score
46
−25%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+19%since 2023
from 22.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 69.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
Female
51.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
Foreign born
11.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stirling, New Jersey?

Stirling, New Jersey has about 2,599 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stirling, New Jersey earns about $180,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stirling, New Jersey expensive?

In Stirling, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $695,300, and the typical rent is about $1,427 a month.

How educated are people in Stirling, New Jersey?

About 62.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stirling, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stirling, New Jersey?

About 6.7% of people in Stirling, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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