Carnegie Library Center, 2012
Stockton University’s story
57 years in pictures
The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 6 maps from 1890 on.
- 1969Stockton University is settled
Stockton UniversityNJ
The town, settled in 1969, counts 2,621 residents.
Population
2,621
Census survey, 2020–24
Median age
20.3
years
Jobs based here
884
A job hub
Settled
1969
57 years ago
Is Stockton University a good place to live?
Stockton University’s midpoint age is 20.3 years, below both New Jersey’s towns (42 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 4 of the 469 New Jersey towns we compare have a lower average trip to work than Stockton University. Stockton University’s density of trails is 3.3 miles per square mile, above both the New Jersey town median (0.7) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). We don’t grade Stockton University yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Stockton University stand out
Where Stockton University beats most towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 884 people come to Stockton University for work
Where Stockton University’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
884jobs based in Stockton University
0%of working residents work in town
48 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stockton University.
Work & commute
With 2.9 jobs for every working resident, Stockton University draws in 884 commuters
0%work in town
The top destinations are Philadelphia (7%), Atlantic City (3%) and Trenton (3%). Employers in Stockton University shed 2,200 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 884. For half of commuters, work is under 48 miles away. Among workers in the town, 11% work remotely from home.
Where working residents work
In Stockton University0%
Philadelphia7%
Atlantic City3%
Trenton3%
New York3%
48 mi
median commute distance
884
jobs based in Stockton University
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Stockton University has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from hurricanes
26risk score of 100
Since 2024, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Stockton University. Compared with nearly three quarters of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is lower. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 42% come from hurricanes and 18% from inland flooding.
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingStrong wind
2
paid flood claims since 2024
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Stockton University
17″snow a winter
The range runs from 25° on a January night to 86° on a July afternoon, with about 17 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–45°
Spring42–62°
Summer64–83°
Fall47–67°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Stockton University feel lonely than in the typical New Jersey or U.S. town
Of the 469 New Jersey towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who had a checkup this year than Stockton University. 6.6% of Stockton University adults report frequent physical distress. The town beats the New Jersey average on 17 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. Among adults in the town, 0.9% have diabetes and 25% report frequent mental distress.
| Stockton University | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 28% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 0.9% | 9.7% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 15% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 6.6% | 12% | 14% |
32 measures vs. New Jersey
17 better6 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Stockton University | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 0.9% | 10.9% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 17.7% | 77.2% |
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus
10.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%
conserved · 0 of 750 acres
4.0 mi
of trails · 3.3 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Stockton University
15pages on Stockton University
The big questions
Out and about
Nearby attractions
All 179 attractions →Pine Barrens and 26 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Stockton University. Close and well known come first.
Big draw21 mi Park & preservePine Barrens
11 mi Stadium & arenaBoardwalk Hall
12 mi LandmarkLucy the Elephant
11 mi Theme parkSteel Pier24 mi BeachLong Beach Island32 mi Theme parkClementon Amusement ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Boardwalk Hall: Jack Boucher, Public domain · Lucy the Elephant: User:dtcdthingy 3:30 pm 30th July 2004 (Minolta Dimage X20), Public domain · Steel Pier: Make Lemons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Stockton University: who provides what
Stockton University is unincorporated, so Atlantic County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerAtlantic City Electric25.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesAtlantic CountyAtlantic County provides services here
SchoolsGalloway Township School DistrictGreater Egg Harbor Region School District2 districts serve Stockton University; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn New Jersey you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAtlantic County ClerkAtlantic County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2026
ZIP code0824008240 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Stockton University
Stockton UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Galloway1.1 mi$16,266 in-state tuitionAtlantic Cape Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Mays Landing7.2 mi$6,068 in-state tuition
College town 100 of every 100 Stockton University residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Jersey.
About Stockton University
Public university in Galloway Township, New Jersey, US
Stockton University is a public university in Galloway Township, New Jersey, United States. It is a part of New Jersey's public system of higher education. It is named after Richard Stockton, one of the New Jersey signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Founded in 1969, Stockton enrolled its first class in 1971. Stockton is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The university has a second campus located in Atlantic City.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1969
- ZIP code
- 08205-9441
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