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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Stamford

Texas · 3,636 residents · 5.96 sq mi
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Stamford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,079. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $30,200. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,636
−4%since 1990
from 3,793 in 1990
1990 – 2025
610 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 636 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+3%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Stamford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,079
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,818 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,028
+43%since 1990
from $9,834 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.7%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 26.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$30,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$361
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
74.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
26.0% rent
1.3
−24%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78%(2,960)
Black7.9%(299)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(882)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score68.3%(2,591)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63%(2,291)
Black7.9%(287)
Hispanic / Latino26.9%(979)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score63%(2,291)
63
−8%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.8%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−7%since 1990
from 16.5 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, Texas?

Stamford, Texas has about 3,636 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stamford, Texas?

The typical household in Stamford, Texas earns about $24,079 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stamford, Texas expensive?

In Stamford, Texas, the median home is worth about $30,200, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Stamford, Texas?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stamford, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stamford, Texas?

About 24.7% of people in Stamford, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stamford, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stamford, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 157 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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