Stockton, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 446, Stockton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Stockton is a small community located in New Jersey, within Hunterdon County. The total population is 446. It ranks as the 627th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stockton is 54.2 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 11.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stockton is $104,000. This is about the same as the state median of $103,556. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $441,700. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Stockton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.9% vs 50.9%). The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

51.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.8%. Notably, 20.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Stockton, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.