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Stamford

Nebraska · 153 residents (2025 est.) · 0.474 sq mi
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Stamford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,519. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $49,300. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
−12%since 2000
from 202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
376 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
−2%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:153 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1461711962202451990201020202024Stamford
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,519
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,176
+58%since 2000
from $14,076 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+7%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+60%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(8)
Diversity Score24.5%(44)
Diversity Score
25
+193%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.9%
−62.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
Female
58.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 73.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2016
from 76.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
−18.6 ptssince 2016
from 23.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stamford, Nebraska?

Stamford, Nebraska has about 178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stamford, Nebraska?

The typical household in Stamford, Nebraska earns about $29,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stamford, Nebraska expensive?

In Stamford, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $49,300.

How educated are people in Stamford, Nebraska?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stamford, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stamford, Nebraska?

About 30.9% of people in Stamford, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stamford, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Stamford, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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