Stanhope, NJ Demographics

A map of Stanhope's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,667	2,724	75.1%	77.3%
Hispanic	641	492	18.0%	14.0%
Multiracial	146	118	4.1%	3.3%
Black	85	74	2.4%	2.1%
Asian	13	93	0.4%	2.6%
Native American/Other	0	25	0.0%	0.7%

Stanhope, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,552, a less than 1% change from the 3,526 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.1% White, 18.0% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.4% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stanhope, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stanhope has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stanhope, that probability was 38.1% in 2020 and 40.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stanhope is ranked the 358th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Stanhope was ranked the 364th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stanhope's White Population

2,667 residents of Stanhope, or 75.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stanhope is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Stanhope ranks 318th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanhope's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Stanhope's population has decreased from 77.3% to 75.1%.

Stanhope is more White than neighboring Netcong (57.7% White), Port Morris (74.9% White), Landing (56.3% White), and Ledgewood (69.2% White). Stanhope is less White than neighboring Byram Center (78.9% White).

Stanhope's Black Population

85 residents of Stanhope, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stanhope is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Stanhope ranks 435th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanhope's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. Black residents' share of Stanhope's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Stanhope is more Black than neighboring Port Morris (1.4% Black), and Byram Center (2% Black). Stanhope is less Black than neighboring Netcong (5.3% Black), Landing (8% Black), and Ledgewood (3% Black).

Stanhope's Asian Population

13 residents of Stanhope, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stanhope is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Stanhope ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanhope's Asian population has declined by an estimated 86.0%. Asian residents' share of Stanhope's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.4%.

Stanhope is less Asian than neighboring Netcong (3.1% Asian), Port Morris (1.9% Asian), Byram Center (3% Asian), Landing (6.1% Asian), and Ledgewood (9.1% Asian).

Stanhope's Hispanic Population

641 residents of Stanhope, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stanhope is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Stanhope ranks 213th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanhope's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Stanhope's population has increased from 14.0% to 18.0%.

Stanhope is more Hispanic than neighboring Byram Center (11.6% Hispanic), and Ledgewood (14.6% Hispanic). Stanhope is less Hispanic than neighboring Netcong (27.7% Hispanic), Port Morris (20.7% Hispanic), and Landing (19.6% Hispanic).

Stanhope's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Stanhope, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stanhope is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Stanhope ranks 249th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanhope's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stanhope's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Stanhope is less Native American/Other than neighboring Netcong (3.8% Native American/Other), and Byram Center (1.2% Native American/Other).

Stanhope's Multiracial Population

146 residents of Stanhope, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stanhope is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Stanhope ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanhope's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Stanhope's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.1%.

Stanhope is more Multiracial than neighboring Netcong (2.4% Multiracial), Port Morris (1% Multiracial), Byram Center (3.2% Multiracial), and Ledgewood (4% Multiracial). Stanhope is less Multiracial than neighboring Landing (10% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.