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Stamford

New York · 1,040 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 $49,313. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 225 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,400. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,040
−18%since 2000
from 1,265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
780 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+5%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9941K1K1K2K1990201020202024Stamford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,313
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,664 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,667
+31%since 2000
from $18,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
49.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(921)
Black2.8%(29)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(46)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19%(198)
Diversity Score
19
+68%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stamford, New York?

Stamford, New York has about 1,040 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stamford, New York earns about $49,313 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 $135,400, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Stamford, New York?

About 21.2% 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 15.8% 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 135 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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