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Stafford

Texas · 17,693 residents · 7.011 sq mi
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Stafford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,084. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,200. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,693
+13%since 2000
from 15,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,524 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.9
+4%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K10K14K17K20K1990201020202024Stafford
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,084
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,323 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,082
+19%since 2000
from $22,803 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$999
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $791 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
56.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+29%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.6%(5,590)
Black18.5%(2,905)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(3,653)
Asian19.7%(3,086)
Other0%
Diversity Score91.3%(14,318)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(3,972)
Black26.8%(4,740)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(4,590)
Asian22.6%(4,000)
Other0.7%(130)
Diversity Score94%(16,633)
Diversity Score
94
+3%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
32.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stafford, Texas?

Stafford, Texas has about 17,693 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stafford, Texas?

The typical household in Stafford, Texas earns about $61,084 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stafford, Texas expensive?

In Stafford, Texas, the median home is worth about $149,200, and the typical rent is about $999 a month.

How educated are people in Stafford, Texas?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Stafford, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stafford, Texas?

About 9.0% of people in Stafford, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stafford, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stafford, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,365 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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