Stirling, NJ Demographics

A map of Stirling's Population by Race

Stirling, New Jersey had a population of 2,555 in 2020. It was 71.7% White, 1.6% Black, 7.4% Asian, 14.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Stirling, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Stirling is the 414th most populous. 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's White Population

1,833 residents of Stirling identify as White, or 71.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Stirling larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Stirling is ranked #398 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Stirling is more White than neighboring Lyons (71.1% White), and Watchung (66.7% White). Stirling is less White than neighboring Millington (79% White), Gillette (77.5% White), and New Vernon (87.9% White).

Stirling's Black Population

40 residents of Stirling identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Stirling slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Stirling is ranked #485 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Stirling is more Black than neighboring Millington (0.5% Black), Gillette (0.5% Black), and New Vernon (0% Black). Stirling is less Black than neighboring Lyons (3.8% Black), and Watchung (4.8% Black).

Stirling's Asian Population

189 residents of Stirling identify as Asian, or 7.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Stirling roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Stirling is ranked #202 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Stirling is more Asian than neighboring New Vernon (4% Asian). Stirling is less Asian than neighboring Millington (8.5% Asian), Gillette (8.3% Asian), Lyons (15.4% Asian), and Watchung (15.5% Asian).

Stirling's Hispanic Population

368 residents of Stirling identify as Hispanic, or 14.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Stirling slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Stirling is ranked #203 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Stirling is more Hispanic than neighboring Millington (7.4% Hispanic), Gillette (10.3% Hispanic), Lyons (6% Hispanic), New Vernon (4.1% Hispanic), and Watchung (8% Hispanic).

Stirling's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Stirling identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Stirling roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Stirling is ranked #69 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Stirling is more Native American/Other than neighboring Millington (0.9% Native American/Other), Gillette (0.5% Native American/Other), Lyons (0.4% Native American/Other), New Vernon (0.6% Native American/Other), and Watchung (0.9% Native American/Other).

Stirling's Multiracial Population

95 residents of Stirling identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Stirling roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Stirling is ranked #221 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Stirling is more Multiracial than neighboring Gillette (2.9% Multiracial), Lyons (3.3% Multiracial), and New Vernon (3.4% Multiracial). Stirling is less Multiracial than neighboring Millington (3.8% Multiracial), and Watchung (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.