Stockton University, NJ Demographics

A map of Stockton University's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,458	1,627	55.6%	67.0%
Black	402	264	15.3%	10.9%
Hispanic	296	347	11.3%	14.3%
Asian	293	104	11.2%	4.3%
Multiracial	169	78	6.4%	3.2%
Native American/Other	3	8	0.1%	0.3%

Stockton University, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,621, an increase from the 2,428 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.6% White, 15.3% Black, 11.3% Hispanic, 11.2% Asian, 6.4% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stockton University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stockton University has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Stockton University, that probability was 51.6% in 2020 and 63.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stockton University is ranked the 411th 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). Stockton University was ranked the 425th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stockton University's White Population

1,458 residents of Stockton University, or 55.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stockton University is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Stockton University ranks 445th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stockton University's White population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Stockton University's population has decreased from 67.0% to 55.6%.

Stockton University is more White than neighboring Pomona (39.6% White). Stockton University is less White than neighboring Germania (100% White), Smithville (65.3% White), Cologne (85.1% White), and Port Republic (91.8% White).

Stockton University's Black Population

402 residents of Stockton University, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stockton University is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Stockton University ranks 110th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stockton University's Black population has grown by an estimated 52.3%. Black residents' share of Stockton University's population has increased from 10.9% to 15.3%.

Stockton University is more Black than neighboring Pomona (10.4% Black), Germania (0% Black), Smithville (11.9% Black), Cologne (6.1% Black), and Port Republic (0.1% Black).

Stockton University's Asian Population

293 residents of Stockton University, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stockton University is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Stockton University ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stockton University's Asian population has grown by an estimated 181.7%. Asian residents' share of Stockton University's population has increased from 4.3% to 11.2%.

Stockton University is more Asian than neighboring Germania (0% Asian), Smithville (4.4% Asian), Cologne (3.6% Asian), and Port Republic (0.5% Asian). Stockton University is less Asian than neighboring Pomona (26.1% Asian).

Stockton University's Hispanic Population

296 residents of Stockton University, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stockton University is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Stockton University ranks 206th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stockton University's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Stockton University's population has decreased from 14.3% to 11.3%.

Stockton University is more Hispanic than neighboring Germania (0% Hispanic), Smithville (11.2% Hispanic), Cologne (5.2% Hispanic), and Port Republic (3.1% Hispanic). Stockton University is less Hispanic than neighboring Pomona (15.3% Hispanic).

Stockton University's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Stockton University, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stockton University is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Stockton University ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stockton University's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stockton University's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Stockton University is more Native American/Other than neighboring Germania (0% Native American/Other), Cologne (0% Native American/Other), and Port Republic (0% Native American/Other). Stockton University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pomona (0.2% Native American/Other), and Smithville (3.4% Native American/Other).

Stockton University's Multiracial Population

169 residents of Stockton University, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stockton University is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Stockton University ranks 330th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stockton University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 116.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Stockton University's population has increased from 3.2% to 6.4%.

Stockton University is more Multiracial than neighboring Germania (0% Multiracial), Smithville (3.8% Multiracial), Cologne (0% Multiracial), and Port Republic (4.6% Multiracial). Stockton University is less Multiracial than neighboring Pomona (8.2% 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.