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Stafford Springs

Connecticut · 4,649 residents · 6.375 sq mi
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Stafford Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,028. Population has declined 3% since 2023. Median home value is $230,300. Households here earn about 38% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

4,649
−3%since 2023
from 4,801 in 2023
1990 – 2024
729 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 753 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Stafford Springs
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,028
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $70,967 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$32,276
−6%since 2023
from $34,281 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
12.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.421
+8%since 2023
from 0.392 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$230,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $200,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,060
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,101 in 2023
US average: $1,442
63.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
36.7% rent
9.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
31.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
42.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.9
+38%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(4,000)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(616)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(182)
Diversity Score36%(1,728)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(3,770)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino14%(651)
Asian0%(1)
Other4.8%(224)
Diversity Score40.1%(1,862)
40
+11%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
8.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
−1%since 2023
from 26.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
84.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
6.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
59.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
17.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
33.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
53.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
90.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
6.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stafford Springs, Connecticut?

Stafford Springs, Connecticut has about 4,649 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stafford Springs, Connecticut?

The typical household in Stafford Springs, Connecticut earns about $59,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stafford Springs, Connecticut expensive?

In Stafford Springs, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $230,300, and the typical rent is about $1,060 a month.

How educated are people in Stafford Springs, Connecticut?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stafford Springs, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stafford Springs, Connecticut?

About 12.4% of people in Stafford Springs, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stafford Springs, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Stafford Springs, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 549 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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