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Stamford

New York · 1,034 residents (2025 est.) · 1.333 sq mi
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Stamford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,716. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 212 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,600. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,053
−17%since 2000
from 1,265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
790 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
−14%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,034 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9941K1K1K2K1990201020202024Stamford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,716
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,664 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,956
+61%since 2000
from $18,012 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
+28%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$824
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+82%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,193)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(46)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(143)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(932)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(59)
Asian2.2%(23)
Other3.6%(38)
Diversity Score26.5%(279)
Diversity Score
26
+134%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+84%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% 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
14.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+29.9 ptssince 2017
from 61.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stamford, New York?

Stamford, New York has about 1,053 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stamford, New York?

The typical household in Stamford, New York earns about $43,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stamford, New York expensive?

In Stamford, New York, the median home is worth about $178,600, and the typical rent is about $824 a month.

How educated are people in Stamford, New York?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Stamford, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stamford, New York?

About 23.1% of people in Stamford, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stamford, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Stamford, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 122 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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