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Stanford

Kentucky · 3,640 residents · 4.791 sq mi
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Stanford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,130. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,000. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
3,640
+6%since 2000
from 3,430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
760 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+14%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Stanford
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,130
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,087 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,867
+73%since 2000
from $13,811 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+20%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(3,061)
Black7.8%(269)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(47)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(743)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(3,177)
Black5.7%(209)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(100)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other1%(37)
Diversity Score23.7%(862)
Diversity Score
24
+9%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+83%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 48.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−62.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanford, Kentucky?

Stanford, Kentucky has about 3,640 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanford, Kentucky?

The typical household in Stanford, Kentucky earns about $34,130 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanford, Kentucky expensive?

In Stanford, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $110,000, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Stanford, Kentucky?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stanford, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanford, Kentucky?

About 22.2% of people in Stanford, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanford, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanford, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,137 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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