Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Stanhope, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,552

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.1%2,667

Hispanic/Latino

18%641

Two or More

4.1%146

Black

2.4%85

Asian

0.4%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%29

High School Diploma

24.1%583

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%134

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%250

Associate's Degree

7.1%173

Bachelor's Degree

38.3%928

Master's Degree

6.2%150

Doctorate

0.2%4

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

44.7%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$376,700

Median Renti

$1,964

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.1%1,150

Renter-Occupied

13.9%186

Total Units

1,372

Homeownership

86.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%11

$50K–$100K

1.1%13

$100K–$150K

1.7%20

$150K–$200K

5.4%62

$200K–$300K

20.7%238

$300K–$500K

56.8%653

$500K–$1M

13.3%153

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.7%23

2000–2009

7.3%100

1990–1999

12.1%166

1980–1989

5.3%73

1970–1979

17.6%241

1960–1969

21.5%295

1950–1959

9.6%132

1940–1949

7%96

1939 or earlier

17.9%246

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

80.6%1,077

Electricity

8.8%117

Utility Gas

7.1%95

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%34

Other

1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$139,205

Mean Household Incomei

$139,790

Per Capita Incomei

$53,409

Poverty Ratei

2.8%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

2,143

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%38

$10K–$15K

1%13

$25K–$30K

0.4%5

$35K–$40K

3.1%42

$40K–$45K

4.3%58

$45K–$50K

5.1%68

$50K–$60K

1.8%24

$60K–$75K

5.7%76

$75K–$100K

12.9%173

$100K–$125K

6.1%81

$125K–$150K

16.6%222

$150K–$200K

18.7%250

$200K+

21.4%286

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

43412.2%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,036

Avg. Commutei

37.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,058

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

88(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured

4.5%Uninsured