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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Stamford

New York · 1,265 residents · 1.333 sq mi
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Stamford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,664. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $69,000. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,265
+8%since 1990
from 1,175 in 1990
1990 – 2025
949 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 881 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.2
+27%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9941K1K1K2K1990201020202024Stamford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,664
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,429 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,012
+25%since 1990
from $14,360 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,000
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $373 in 1990
US average: $602
57.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
42.7% rent
2.3
−34%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,149)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(25)
Asian0.9%(10)
Diversity Score10.3%(121)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,193)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(46)
Asian0.6%(8)
Diversity Score11.3%(143)
11
+10%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.9%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.2%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−37%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stamford, New York?

Stamford, New York has about 1,265 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Stamford, New York earns about $30,664 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 $69,000, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Stamford, New York?

About 20.9% 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 15.2% of people in Stamford, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stamford, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Stamford, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 90 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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