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Stamford

Connecticut · 122,643 residents · 37.628 sq mi
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Stamford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,579. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $574,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122,643
+5%since 2000
from 117,083 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,259 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+2%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
105K114K123K131K140K1990201020202024Stamford
2024137K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,579
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,667
+28%since 2000
from $34,987 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$574,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,445
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,007 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.6
+50%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(71,610)
Black14.9%(17,421)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(19,635)
Asian5%(5,818)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.2%(81,020)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(65,406)
Black13.1%(16,106)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(29,188)
Asian7.8%(9,604)
Other2%(2,497)
Diversity Score79.5%(97,516)
Diversity Score
80
+15%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
37.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.9%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stamford, Connecticut?

Stamford, Connecticut has about 122,643 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stamford, Connecticut?

The typical household in Stamford, Connecticut earns about $75,579 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stamford, Connecticut expensive?

In Stamford, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $574,900, and the typical rent is about $1,445 a month.

How educated are people in Stamford, Connecticut?

About 42.6% of adults age 25 and over in Stamford, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stamford, Connecticut?

About 11.1% of people in Stamford, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stamford, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Stamford, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,587 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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