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Stirling

New Jersey · 2,555 residents · 2.338 sq mi
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Stirling is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,883. Population has fallen 16% since 2021, a loss of 493 residents. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $581,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,555
−16%vs 2021
vs 3,048 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,093 / sq mi
−16%vs 2021
vs 1,304 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
42.4
+2%vs 2021
vs 41.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
2K3K3K3K3K20202024Stirling
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$124,883
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $135,152 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$55,307
+7%vs 2021
vs $51,701 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.2%
+2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$581,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $606,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,553
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,711 in 2021
US average: $1,124
70.6%
−5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.9% in 2021
29.4% rent
4.7
+4%vs 2021
vs 4.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(2,477)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(235)
Asian7.9%(240)
Other3.1%(96)
Diversity Score40.8%(1,244)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(1,833)
Black1.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(368)
Asian7.4%(189)
Other2.6%(66)
Diversity Score54%(1,381)
54
+32%vs 2021
vs 41 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
28.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
−7%vs 2021
vs 28.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
77.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.0%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.9% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
63.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
47.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.4% in 2021
48.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.6% in 2021
14.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 14.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stirling, New Jersey?

Stirling, New Jersey has about 2,555 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stirling, New Jersey earns about $124,883 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 $581,000, and the typical rent is about $1,553 a month.

How educated are people in Stirling, New Jersey?

About 58.5% 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 2.1% 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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