Stirling, NJ Demographics

A map of Stirling's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,021	1,833	77.8%	71.7%
Hispanic	385	368	14.8%	14.4%
Multiracial	116	95	4.5%	3.7%
Asian	77	189	3.0%	7.4%
Black	0	40	0.0%	1.6%
Native American/Other	0	30	0.0%	1.2%

Stirling, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,599, a slight increase from the 2,555 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.8% White, 14.8% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stirling, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stirling has become considerably less 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 Stirling, that probability was 45.7% in 2020 and 37.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stirling is ranked the 414th 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). Stirling was ranked the 414th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stirling's White Population

2,021 residents of Stirling, or 77.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stirling is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Stirling ranks 398th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stirling's White population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. White residents' share of Stirling's population has increased from 71.7% to 77.8%.

Stirling is more White than neighboring Gillette (69.9% White), Lyons (70% White), and Watchung (69.9% White). Stirling is less White than neighboring Millington (82.8% White), and New Vernon (88.4% White).

Stirling's Black Population

0 residents of Stirling, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stirling is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Stirling ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stirling's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Stirling's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Stirling is less Black than neighboring Lyons (3.4% Black), and Watchung (3.2% Black).

Stirling's Asian Population

77 residents of Stirling, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stirling is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Stirling ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stirling's Asian population has declined by an estimated 59.3%. Asian residents' share of Stirling's population has decreased from 7.4% to 3.0%.

Stirling is more Asian than neighboring New Vernon (0% Asian). Stirling is less Asian than neighboring Millington (5.8% Asian), Gillette (5.2% Asian), Lyons (19.6% Asian), and Watchung (12% Asian).

Stirling's Hispanic Population

385 residents of Stirling, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stirling is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Stirling ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stirling's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Stirling's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.8%.

Stirling is more Hispanic than neighboring Millington (6.6% Hispanic), Lyons (5% Hispanic), New Vernon (11.6% Hispanic), and Watchung (8.8% Hispanic). Stirling is less Hispanic than neighboring Gillette (18.9% Hispanic).

Stirling's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Stirling, 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 Stirling is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Stirling ranks 79th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stirling's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stirling's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Stirling is less Native American/Other than neighboring Millington (0.4% Native American/Other), Gillette (0.6% Native American/Other), and Watchung (0.6% Native American/Other).

Stirling's Multiracial Population

116 residents of Stirling, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stirling is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Stirling ranks 227th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stirling's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Stirling's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.5%.

Stirling is more Multiracial than neighboring Millington (4.3% Multiracial), Lyons (1.9% Multiracial), and New Vernon (0% Multiracial). Stirling is less Multiracial than neighboring Gillette (5.5% Multiracial), and Watchung (5.5% 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.