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Stafford Springs

Connecticut · 4,780 residents · 6.375 sq mi
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Stafford Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,131. Population has declined 5% since 2019. Median home value is $171,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,780
−5%since 2019
from 5,023 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Population density
750 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 788 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
−2%since 2019
from 40.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,131
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $67,292 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,207
+3%since 2019
from $31,378 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $161,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $959 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
43.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+5%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94%(4,721)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(190)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other1.6%(80)
Diversity Score14.4%(722)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(4,060)
Black1.5%(73)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(290)
Asian1.6%(76)
Other1.3%(63)
Diversity Score25.4%(1,214)
Diversity Score
25
+77%since 2019
from 14 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 91.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 26.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 80.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 68.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
51.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stafford Springs, Connecticut?

Stafford Springs, Connecticut has about 4,780 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stafford Springs, Connecticut earns about $68,131 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 $171,200, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.

How educated are people in Stafford Springs, Connecticut?

About 23.8% 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 6.5% 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 680 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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