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Stockton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon county, is 18 miles NW of Trenton, New Jersey (center to center) and 33 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 560.
In Stockton, about 56% of adults are married.
In 2000, Stockton had a median family income of $65,000. Poverty is less common in Stockton than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Stockton, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Stockton.
Residents of Stockton gave more campaign money ($19,400) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 66% of the housing units in Stockton. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Stockton is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.
In Stockton, 86% of commuters drive to work. The town is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.
Stockton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Stockton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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