Upper Stewartsville, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Upper Stewartsville, New Jersey had a total population of 128, the 679th largest community in New Jersey, with a median household income of $250,000+, which is 141% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 141% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in New Jersey.
- 83.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in New Jersey.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
- Unemployment rate of 21.2% is notably above the national average.
Upper Stewartsville Quick Facts
How Upper Stewartsville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 256 | 128 | -50.0% |
| Median home value | $409,100 | $405,600 | -0.9% |
How Upper Stewartsville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 66 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Upper Stewartsville Rankings in New Jersey
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Other Cities in Warren County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg | 15,299 | $68,324 | 20.2% | $193,200 |
| Hackettstown | 10,140 | $93,083 | 9.4% | $361,600 |
| Washington | 7,334 | $81,336 | 8.5% | $263,300 |
| Beattystown | 4,917 | $87,500 | 8.2% | $416,000 |
| Panther Valley | 4,553 | $131,169 | 5.3% | $369,900 |
| Greenwich (Warren County) | 2,679 | $164,167 | 2.1% | $468,400 |
| Belvidere | 2,538 | $95,714 | 5.9% | $279,600 |
| Alpha | 2,436 | $90,333 | 5.8% | $261,500 |
| Brass Castle | 1,936 | $152,256 | 3.9% | $410,800 |
| Upper Pohatcong | 1,876 | $103,444 | 4.8% | $280,300 |
Cities Similar to Upper Stewartsville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Othello | 132 | N/A | $270,500 | 29.9% | 6.1% |
| Fortescue | 120 | N/A | $167,900 | 18.3% | 0.0% |
| Port Murray | 138 | N/A | $521,600 | 21.0% | 0.0% |
| Arrowhead Lake | 101 | N/A | $190,900 | 15.1% | 19.8% |
| Brainards | 98 | N/A | $159,400 | 24.5% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 128, Upper Stewartsville'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
Upper Stewartsville is a small community located in New Jersey, within Warren County. The total population is 128. It ranks as the 679th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.
Age Demographics
The median age in Upper Stewartsville is 56.2 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 10.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Upper Stewartsville is $250,000+. This is 141% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 210% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Upper Stewartsville. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 21.2%. This is 236% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $405,600. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $454,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Upper Stewartsville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Upper Stewartsville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
83.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Upper Stewartsville in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 91% 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 83.2%. Notably, 49.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Upper Stewartsville, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Upper Stewartsville, New Jersey?
Upper Stewartsville, New Jersey has a population of 128 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Upper Stewartsville, NJ?
The median household income in Upper Stewartsville is $250,000+, which is 210% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Upper Stewartsville, NJ?
The ACS sample for Upper Stewartsville recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Upper Stewartsville, New Jersey?
Upper Stewartsville's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Upper Stewartsville, NJ?
The median home value in Upper Stewartsville is $405,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.
How educated is Upper Stewartsville, New Jersey?
83.2% of adults (25+) in Upper Stewartsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 49.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.