Stirling, New Jersey facts for kids
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Stirling, New Jersey
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Stirling Station facing NY Penn-bound
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 Stirling, New Jersey
Location in Morris County, New Jersey
Stirling, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Stirling, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Morris |
| Township | Long Hill |
| Named for | William Alexander, Lord Stirling |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.35 sq mi (6.09 km2) |
| • Land | 2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,555 |
| • Density | 1,092.81/sq mi (421.95/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
07980
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| FIPS code | 34-70920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0880908 |
Stirling is a small community in New Jersey, United States. It is located within Long Hill Township in Morris County. Stirling is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for collecting census data, but it doesn't have its own separate local government. The area uses the United States Postal Service ZIP Code 07980.
The Stirling train station is an important part of the community. It is on the Gladstone Branch of the New Jersey Transit Morristown Line. This train line helps people travel to and from Stirling.
In the year 2000, the population for the area covered by ZIP Code 07980 was 2,499 people.
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Stirling's Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 2,555 | — | |
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Stirling was first officially listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census. This means the U.S. government started collecting specific population data for Stirling in 2020.
Who Lives in Stirling?
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Stirling based on the 2020 U.S. Census. It helps us understand the mix of races and ethnicities in the community.
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020 | |
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| White alone (NH) | 1,833 | 71.74% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 40 | 1.57% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 0.04% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 189 | 7.40% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 2 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 27 | 1.06% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 955 | 3.72% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 368 | 14.40% |
| Total | 2,555 | 100.00% |
The History of Stirling
Stirling was first settled a long time ago, in 1740. After the American Civil War (which ended in 1865), a community with factories and homes grew up around the railroad tracks.
The town was named by a man named Fred Simpson Winston. He bought about 500 acres (2.0 km²) of land to build on. He decided to name the area after William Alexander, Lord Stirling. Lord Stirling was a general during the American Revolutionary War. He used to own a large amount of land, about 1,000 acres (4.0 km²), that stretched across both sides of the Passaic River.
An organization called the Assyrian National School Association was started in Stirling, New Jersey, in 1899. It was founded by Assyrian immigrants who came from Diyarbakır, Turkey.
Education in Stirling
Stirling is home to Central Middle School. This school is one of four schools in the Long Hill Township School System. Central Middle School teaches students from grades 6 through 8.
There was also a Catholic school in Stirling called St. Vincent de Paul School. It was part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. Sadly, the school closed in June 2016 because fewer students were enrolling and it faced money problems. Before it closed, the school was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence in 2012. This award is given to schools that achieve high academic standards.
Famous People from Stirling
Here are some notable people who have lived in or are connected to Stirling:
- George Estock (1924–2010), a professional baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Braves in 1951.
