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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Stockton

New Jersey · 560 residents · 0.546 sq mi
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Stockton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,406. Population has declined 12% since 1990. Median home value is $196,000. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

560
−12%since 1990
from 634 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,026 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 1,161 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+9%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3934775616447281990201020202024Stockton
2024446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,406
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,712 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,712
+27%since 1990
from $20,181 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.0%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$196,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $168,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$850
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $532 in 1990
US average: $602
67.9%
−10.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
32.1% rent
3.8
−10%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(625)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian1.1%(7)
Diversity Score5.8%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(551)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.9%(5)
Diversity Score3.5%(20)
4
−39%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.1%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 27.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.7%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
−19%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Stockton, New Jersey?

Stockton, New Jersey has about 560 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Stockton, New Jersey earns about $51,406 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 $196,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Stockton, New Jersey?

About 31.1% 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 2.0% 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 74 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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