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Stockton

New Jersey · 497 residents (2025 est.) · 0.546 sq mi
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Stockton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,000. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $441,700. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% 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
446
−20%since 2000
from 560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
817 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+33%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:497 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3934775616447281990201020202024Stockton
2024446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,406 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,113
+142%since 2000
from $25,712 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−15%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$441,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,592
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.9%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+11%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(551)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(410)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(15)
Asian3.6%(16)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score19.1%(85)
Diversity Score
19
+438%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stockton, New Jersey?

Stockton, New Jersey has about 446 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stockton, New Jersey earns about $104,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stockton, New Jersey expensive?

In Stockton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $441,700, and the typical rent is about $1,592 a month.

How educated are people in Stockton, New Jersey?

About 51.5% of adults age 25 and over in Stockton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stockton, New Jersey?

About 8.7% of people in Stockton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stockton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Stockton, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 188 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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